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January 11

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.

January 10

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.

January 9

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.

January 8

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.

January 8

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.

January 8

Senate Dem John Fetterman supports prospect of US Greenland purchase, citing 'massive strategic benefits'

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said he supports the U.S. acquisition of Greenland, saying the territory has "massive strategic benefits for the United States."

January 7

Kennedy says military action on Greenland would be 'weapons-grade stupid' as GOP resists force

Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans Denmark meetings next week, and lawmakers reject the idea of military force to capture Greenland, a prized possession sought by President Trump.

January 7

Trump affirms US 'will always be there for NATO,' while expressing doubts about alliance

President Donald Trump pledges U.S. will "always be there for NATO" while questioning alliance's commitment amid tensions over Greenland push.

January 7

From Caracas to Nuuk: Maduro raid sparks fresh Trump push on Greenland

President Trump renews his Greenland acquisition interest, calling the Arctic territory a strategic asset as European leaders resist U.S. annexation threats against NATO ally Denmark.

January 6

White House says 'range of options,' including US military, on table as Trump renews push to acquire Greenland

The White House said Tuesday that President Trump considers acquiring Greenland a national security priority, confirming that the use of the U.S. military remains an option.