During a press conference on Tuesday, President Trump gave a vague response when asked about his intentions to acquire Greenland. His reply? Simply, “We’ll see.”
He has emphasized recently that U.S. control of Greenland is vital for national security, especially regarding potential threats from Russia and China. This desire to annex the Danish territory has stirred worries of a possible military confrontation, with critics suggesting it might undermine NATO.
“We have a lot of meetings scheduled in Greenland, and I think things are going to go pretty well,” Trump mentioned, referring to an upcoming trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
“I think very good things are going to happen for everyone,” he continued, minimizing internal concerns. “No one has done more for NATO than me.”
He added, “We’re going to work something out in a way that NATO will be very happy with, and we’ll be very happy with, but we need it for security reasons.”
He reiterated, “We need it for national security and even global security. It’s very important.”
Tensions have intensified recently, as Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on European allies opposing his plan for Greenland.
In an unexpected text to Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gare Stoer—after Stoer didn’t win last year’s Nobel Peace Prize—Trump remarked, “Even though peace always prevails, I no longer feel obligated to think purely about peace.”
In response to Trump’s threats, Denmark requested NATO conduct military exercises in Greenland. More than 100 Danish troops arrived on the frozen island this past Monday.
Greenland’s prime minister urged NATO to ensure protection against a potential U.S. takeover, stating the region “cannot accept a U.S. takeover under any circumstances.”
Additionally, Trump poked fun at European leaders by sharing AI-generated images of himself planting an American flag on Greenland and another showing various European leaders gathered around a map depicting parts of North America absorbed into the U.S.
On Tuesday, he firmly declared that his goal of acquiring Greenland was without reconsideration, even hinting at the potential use of military force.
