Denmark, Greenland and Donald Trump
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A pitch for Barron Trump to marry Isabella, Princess of Denmark, amid U.S. efforts to acquire Greenland, has gone viral. Here's the latest.
Denmark has pledged to station a radar system in eastern Greenland, as well as five new inspection ships to replace the ageing Thetis-class vessels, a Poseidon-type patrol aircraft and four long-range MQ-9B Sea Guardian air drones.
SALEN, Sweden, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Sweden is highly critical of the "threatening rhetoric" against Greenland and Denmark from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Sunday. Kristersson said in a speech on Sunday that the rules-based world order was under greater threat than for many decades.
Denmark and Greenland requested a meeting with Marco Rubio, which one Danish lawmaker hopes will halt talk "about wanting to acquire Greenland."
The Trump administration is actively exploring ways to acquire Greenland, either through purchase or by force.
Denmark in 2026 builds on what the country already does well: strong culture, design-led cities and easy access to nature.
Denmark and Greenland’s envoys to Washington have begun a vigorous effort to urge U.S. lawmakers as well as key Trump administration officials to step back from President Donald Trump’s call for a “takeover” of the strategic Arctic island.
Denmark confirmed to a newspaper that a 74-year-old national defense order is still in force today. That's not the same as issuing a new warning.
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Why Greenland is emerging as a flashpoint in Trump’s 2026 foreign policy – and Denmark’s role
Greenland has gained attention from President Trump following his actions in Venezuela. He warned that the US may intervene to prevent Russia and China from seizing the Arctic island, prompting Denmark and Greenland to urge against any takeover attempts.
Believe me: In Denmark, we do. When the president of the United States says something, we listen. Not just because our countries are allies in NATO, but because America is the most militarily powerful member of the alliance.