Trump Greenland Buy: Denmark Reacts to Potential Deal
- TRUMP could take action on Greenland in 'weeks', White House officials have said, as the US president hones in on the Danish island.
- America's Arctic commissioner, thomas Dans, said the Don wants to move at "high speed" to annex the key territory.
- "Things could move on an express basis, skip the local stops and go direct to the main station.
TRUMP could take action on Greenland in ‘weeks’, White House officials have said, as the US president hones in on the Danish island.
America’s Arctic commissioner, thomas Dans, said the Don wants to move at “high speed” to annex the key territory.
he told USA Today: “This is a train route with multiple stops.
“Things could move on an express basis, skip the local stops and go direct to the main station.
“That’s where President Trump wants to move it − at high speed.”
It comes as a top Kremlin official warned Trump that Greenlanders could be allowed to vote on if they want to become Russian soon.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Expresses Disappointment with trump’s Greenland Comments
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen publicly voiced her dismay on January 13, 2026, regarding former U.S. President Donald Trump‘s repeated expressions of interest in acquiring Greenland, characterizing the rhetoric as “betraying” a long-standing relationship. Speaking at a meeting in the British Parliament, frederiksen stated, “People are not sleeping, children are afraid, and it just fills everything these days.”
Frederiksen also affirmed Denmark’s commitment to bolstering security in the Arctic region. She emphasized, “We have no intentions of becoming American but we have worked towards more collaboration with the Americans for many, many years.” She further stated, “We feel betrayed. We feel the rhetoric is offensive, but also bewildering.”
The comments precede a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, 2026, at the White House. U.S. Vice President JD Vance will host senior officials from Denmark and Greenland. According to The Sun, Denmark requested the meeting in response to Trump’s continued assertions that the U.S. “must have” Greenland, framing it as a “national security priority.”
Greenland possesses substantial natural resources, including numerous key minerals. It is considered one of the most resource-rich nations in Europe, encompassing the world’s largest island.