04.01.2026 23:51
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, following the Venezuela operation. Trump stated, "Greenland is vital to American national interests. If Denmark doesn't give Greenland beautifully, I will collapse Denmark's economy."
U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his statements regarding Greenland, which is part of Denmark, in a harsh tone. Trump emphasized that the island is critical for American national interests, once again presenting Washington's perspective. Trump threatened, "If they don't give it nicely, I will collapse their economy."
U.S. President Trump stated that they definitely need Greenland, expressing that the island is vital for the defense and national security of the U.S. In his statement, Trump pointed to the geopolitical balances in the region, claiming that Greenland is surrounded by ships from China and Russia.
WE NEED GREENLAND
U.S. President Trump used the following expressions regarding the issue: "We absolutely need Greenland. We need this for defense. Greenland is vital for American national interests. If Denmark doesn't give Greenland nicely, I will collapse Denmark's economy. It is surrounded by Chinese and Russian ships."
Trump's statements brought Washington's strategic interest in the Arctic region back to the forefront, reigniting discussions about the sovereignty of Denmark and Greenland.
Greenland has been in the spotlight of global actors in recent years due to its geographical location, military importance in the North Atlantic, and the power struggle in the Arctic region. Trump's words are seen as a clear indication of the U.S.'s desire to increase its influence in this area.
MEANINGFUL SHARING FROM FORMER ADVISOR'S WIFE
On the other hand, Trump’s former advisor Stephen Miller's wife, Katie Miller, shared an image on the social media platform X, placing the U.S. flag over a map of Greenland with the expression "Coming Soon." This post was interpreted by some as questioning whether "Greenland is the next target after Maduro."
THE ISSUE HAS BEEN ON THE AGENDA FOR A LONG TIME
Trump had repeated these statements after appointing Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy for Greenland. According to Trump, strengthening the U.S. presence in the Arctic is critical not only for American security but also for the current and future global balance.
The governments of Denmark and Greenland had reacted to Trump's statements. The Prime Ministers of Denmark and Greenland emphasized in a joint statement that Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders and that "no other country can annex it."
The then Prime Minister of Greenland, Mute Bourup Egede, stated, "Greenland belongs to the Greenlandic people. We are not for sale and will never be for sale. We will not lose our long-standing struggle for freedom."
Greenland, which is one of the two autonomous regions under the Kingdom of Denmark along with the Faroe Islands, is located 2,900 kilometers away from Denmark.