Washington, January 12 – In a bold declaration aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump asserted that Greenland will inevitably come under American control, warning that failure to act would hand this vital strategic asset to Russia or China.
Speaking to reporters mid-flight, Trump emphasized the urgency of securing the Arctic territory. ‘If we don’t take Greenland, Russia or China will, and I won’t let that happen,’ he stated firmly. He expressed a preference for negotiation but left no doubt about the outcome: ‘Greenland will be ours, one way or another.’
Trump dismissed any notion of temporary leases or partial measures. ‘This isn’t about renting or short-term deals; it’s about full ownership, like in real estate,’ he said, underscoring the need for absolute title. When pressed on potential military action, he clarified that the focus remains solely on acquisition, without elaborating on methods.
The President highlighted Greenland’s precarious security situation, noting minimal defenses amid prowling Russian and Chinese warships and submarines in the vicinity. Existing U.S. military presence, he argued, is insufficient without outright control. ‘You need ownership; you need the title,’ Trump reiterated.
Addressing concerns over NATO implications, Trump boasted of his role in strengthening the alliance, claiming member nations now commit up to five percent of GDP to defense spending. He insisted the move would not harm the bloc.
Greenland, an autonomous region under Danish sovereignty, holds immense strategic value due to its Arctic position, proximity to emerging shipping lanes, and military corridors. Rising activities by Russia and China in the region have heightened global security worries.
No formal proposal has been extended to Denmark yet, Trump confirmed, but he urged Greenland to prepare for the inevitable deal. As geopolitical tensions simmer in the north, Trump’s unyielding stance signals a new chapter in U.S. territorial ambitions.