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Greenland needs US for defense because 'Europeans project weakness,' US Treasury Secretary argues

January 18, 2026

Greenland needs US for defense because 'Europeans project weakness,' US Treasury Secretary argues

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Donald Trump's latest efforts to acquire Greenland as a territory on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday.

NBA heckler yells 'Leave Greenland alone' during US national anthem at London game

January 18, 2026

NBA heckler yells 'Leave Greenland alone' during US national anthem at London game

A heckler at an NBA game in London interrupted "The Star-Spangled Banner" on Sunday with an outburst. The heckler said, "Leave Greenland alone!"

Why Trump zeroed in on Greenland and why it matters in 3 maps

January 18, 2026

Why Trump zeroed in on Greenland and why it matters in 3 maps

Trump's interest in Greenland isn't random – the Arctic island holds military bases and rare earth minerals as ice melts open strategic opportunities.

Trump has not yet ‘shown his hand’ on Greenland as tariffs raise the stakes, foreign policy expert says

January 18, 2026

Trump has not yet ‘shown his hand’ on Greenland as tariffs raise the stakes, foreign policy expert says

Trump threatens tariffs on Denmark and European allies to pressure negotiations over Greenland acquisition, with rates potentially rising to 25% by June.

European leaders warn Trump tariffs over Greenland 'risk a dangerous downward spiral'

January 18, 2026

European leaders warn Trump tariffs over Greenland 'risk a dangerous downward spiral'

European leaders unite against Trump's tariff threats over Greenland acquisition, warning of damage to transatlantic relations as tensions escalate.

Protests explode in Greenland amid Trump takeover push: 'We are not interested in being Americans'

January 17, 2026

Protests explode in Greenland amid Trump takeover push: 'We are not interested in being Americans'

Thousands marched in Greenland wearing "Make America Go Away" hats, rejecting Trump's purchase demands and tariff threats saying, "We are not interested in being Americans."

US congressional delegation visits Denmark amid backlash over Trump's push to acquire Greenland

January 17, 2026

US congressional delegation visits Denmark amid backlash over Trump's push to acquire Greenland

A bipartisan, bicameral group lawmakers traveled to Denmark to reassure NATO ally amid President Donald Trump's push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland.

Trump knows good real estate — and he knows Greenland's value to national security

January 16, 2026

Trump knows good real estate — and he knows Greenland's value to national security

President Donald Trump says the U.S. needs Greenland for national security and the "Golden Dome" missile defense system to counter Russian and Chinese threats in the Arctic.

Trump's pick for Iceland ambassador apologizes for joking about Arctic nation becoming 52nd state

January 16, 2026

Trump's pick for Iceland ambassador apologizes for joking about Arctic nation becoming 52nd state

Former Rep. Billy Long, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to be ambassador to Iceland, apologized after privately joking that the island would become the "52nd state."

Trump’s push to acquire Greenland sparks international media frenzy on remote island

January 16, 2026

Trump’s push to acquire Greenland sparks international media frenzy on remote island

A surge of international media has descended on Greenland as President Trump renews his push to acquire the strategic Arctic island.

More on Greenland

Greenland’s opposition party pushes closer US ties, independence from Denmark as Trump plays big in election

March 11, 2025

Greenland’s opposition party pushes closer US ties, independence from Denmark as Trump plays big in election

Vance office touts US defense of Greenland from Nazis, Soviets, ahead of VP and wife's visit to Space Base

March 26, 2025

Vance office touts US defense of Greenland from Nazis, Soviets, ahead of VP and wife's visit to Space Base

Trump says 'we need Greenland for international safety and security' ahead of Vance trip

March 27, 2025

Trump says 'we need Greenland for international safety and security' ahead of Vance trip

Greenland Timeline

Eric the Red settles in Greenland
982
During WWII, US forces occupy Greenland while Denmark is occupied by Germany in order to protect the land.
1940-1945
President Harry Truman wanted to purchase Greenland after WWII
1946
Greenland becomes part of the Kingdom of Denmark
1953
The U.S. maintained a military outpost in northwestern Greenland at the Pituffik Space Base, now operated by the U.S. Space Force
1953
Greenland achieves home rule
1979
Greenland is extended self-governance
2009
Trump began talk of buying Greenland
2019
Donald Trump pushes to purchase Greenland from Denmark
2025
US VP JD Vance visited Greenland
March 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Greenland
June 2025