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Johnson: 'No boots on the ground' for Trump's Greenland acquisition plans amid military speculation

January 13, 2026

Johnson: 'No boots on the ground' for Trump's Greenland acquisition plans amid military speculation

House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes back on military intervention in Greenland, saying no troops will be deployed as Trump pursues the Arctic territory.

US commander says Russia and China's Arctic patrols are 'not for peaceful purposes'

January 13, 2026

US commander says Russia and China's Arctic patrols are 'not for peaceful purposes'

Russia and China allegedly expanding Arctic presence for military reasons, conducting joint patrols near Alaska and Canada, top NATO commander warns.

Greenland's prime minister says 'we choose Denmark' over the US

January 13, 2026

Greenland's prime minister says 'we choose Denmark' over the US

Greenland's prime minister said if his territory had to choose between the United States and Denmark, it would choose Denmark, a report said.

Bipartisan lawmakers propose bill to block military action against NATO members amid threats to take Greenland

January 13, 2026

Bipartisan lawmakers propose bill to block military action against NATO members amid threats to take Greenland

A group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced legislation to block President Donald Trump from invading a NATO country or territory, including Greenland.

Trump's Greenland push escalates as GOP lawmaker moves to make it America's 51st state

January 12, 2026

Trump's Greenland push escalates as GOP lawmaker moves to make it America's 51st state

House Republican introduces bill to make Greenland America's 51st state as President Donald Trump pushes for U.S. control of the strategic Danish Arctic territory.

Trump says Greenland's defense is 'two dog sleds' as he pushes for US acquisition of territory

January 11, 2026

Trump says Greenland's defense is 'two dog sleds' as he pushes for US acquisition of territory

President Trump argued the U.S. must acquire Greenland to prevent Russia or China from taking over, claiming Arctic territory has minimal defenses amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Greenland leaders push back on Trump's calls for US control of the island: 'We don’t want to be Americans'

January 10, 2026

Greenland leaders push back on Trump's calls for US control of the island: 'We don’t want to be Americans'

Greenland leaders firmly reject President Donald Trump's proposed U.S. takeover as the American administration vows action regardless of their wishes.

Trump says US is making moves to acquire Greenland 'whether they like it or not'

January 9, 2026

Trump says US is making moves to acquire Greenland 'whether they like it or not'

President Donald Trump discusses Greenland acquisition plans after the U.S. military captures Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, citing national security needs.

Trump admin reportedly considers paying each Greenland resident up to $100K amid US takeover talks

January 8, 2026

Trump admin reportedly considers paying each Greenland resident up to $100K amid US takeover talks

Trump administration reportedly considering paying Greenland residents $10,000-$100,000 each to encourage secession from Denmark for U.S. acquisition.

European allies working on plan if US acts on acquiring Greenland: report

January 8, 2026

European allies working on plan if US acts on acquiring Greenland: report

Countries in Europe reportedly are working on a plan if the Trump administration makes a move on acquiring Greenland, which is a a Danish territory.

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