The White House has confirmed that the possibility of the United States acquiring Greenland is under active consideration by President Donald Trump and his national security team, signaling a renewed debate over Washington’s strategic interests in the Arctic.
Speaking at a press briefing, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said the administration is reviewing all available options regarding Greenland, stressing that diplomacy remains the preferred course while not ruling out stronger measures if deemed necessary.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure members of Congress, saying the president’s remarks should not be interpreted as a prelude to military action. Rubio emphasised that the administration’s focus is on a potential purchase of the Arctic island from Denmark rather than any form of invasion.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham described the administration’s approach as a negotiation, arguing that legal control and security guarantees would be required to justify future development and the deployment of US forces in the region.
The comments prompted a sharp response from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who warned that any unilateral US move concerning Greenland could endanger the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. In a joint statement, leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom echoed Copenhagen’s position, underscoring that borders are inviolable and that Greenland belongs to its people, with decisions concerning its future resting solely with Greenland and Denmark.
Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has grown in strategic importance amid rising global competition in the Arctic, driven by climate change, natural resources and security considerations. The renewed US interest is expected to intensify diplomatic discussions across Europe and within NATO in the coming weeks.
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