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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.

Trump's Greenland takeover would likely entail enormous price tag: report

January 15, 2026

Trump's Greenland takeover would likely entail enormous price tag: report

President Donald Trump's Greenland proposal faces American opposition and strains NATO relations as European troops deploy amid the $700 billion acquisition plan.

Denmark's foreign minister says Trump has a point on China and Russia's threat to Greenland

January 15, 2026

Denmark's foreign minister says Trump has a point on China and Russia's threat to Greenland

President Donald Trump warned China and Russia could seek influence in Greenland as Danish leaders push back on U.S. takeover, warning it would "end" NATO.

Most Americans say 'no' to Greenland takeover, with even Republicans split: poll

January 15, 2026

Most Americans say 'no' to Greenland takeover, with even Republicans split: poll

New polls show 86% of Americans oppose military action to take Greenland as Trump intensifies push for U.S. control of the strategic Arctic territory.

Troops from Europe deploy to Greenland in rapid 2-day mission as Trump eyes US takeover

January 15, 2026

Troops from Europe deploy to Greenland in rapid 2-day mission as Trump eyes US takeover

European countries are deploying military personnel to Greenland for a quick mission as the Trump administration is pushing to acquire the Danish territory.

TALARICO, AUCHINCLOSS: Trump’s blood for oil strategy is as reckless as it is illegal

January 15, 2026

TALARICO, AUCHINCLOSS: Trump’s blood for oil strategy is as reckless as it is illegal

Democrat legislators warn that Congress must stop Trump's dangerous Venezuela military strikes before American troops have to deploy to guard oil operations.

Republicans, Democrats say no to US military strike against Iran as Trump mulls action: poll

January 14, 2026

Republicans, Democrats say no to US military strike against Iran as Trump mulls action: poll

New poll shows 70% of Americans oppose U.S. military strikes against Iran amid ongoing protests, with bipartisan majority rejecting intervention.

Denmark in Trump's crosshairs as US makes ambitious appeal to Greenland

January 14, 2026

Denmark in Trump's crosshairs as US makes ambitious appeal to Greenland

Trump’s refusal to rule out force over Greenland revives tensions with Denmark and raises questions about whether the threat is leverage or a real shift in U.S. strategy toward allies.

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
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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