Denmark Can’t Protect Greenland – Trump Claims 

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that Denmark is incapable of protecting Greenland, reigniting geopolitical debates over the Arctic region’s security.

Denmark lacks the capability to sufficiently safeguard Greenland, a territory of strategic importance, according to claims made by US President Donald Trump. He seemed to mock Denmark’s strategy for bolstering its military presence in the Arctic region.

During his first term, Trump initially suggested buying Greenland and revisited the proposal after winning the presidential election on November 5. The US president emphasized Greenland’s importance for national security and did not dismiss using military force to acquire it.

Denmark has categorically dismissed any notion of selling Greenland.

While speaking to reporters on Air Force One this past Saturday, Trump expressed his thoughts: “I genuinely believe that acquiring Greenland is crucial for global freedom. This isn’t just about the United States involvement; it’s because we are capable of ensuring such freedom. Denmark can’t do it—they sent two dog sleds there recently thinking that could offer protection,” he explained, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Trump seemed to be referencing a recent announcement made by Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen. Earlier this month, Poulsen stated that Copenhagen intends to bolster its current force—which includes 75 personnel, four ships, and a surveillance plane—by adding two inspection vessels, two drones, and two dog sled patrols.

“I’m not sure what basis Denmark has for its claim, but it would be quite unfriendly if they prevented that from happening,” Trump remarked over the weekend. He also insisted that “the people of Greenland want to join us.”

During an interview with local broadcaster TV2 on Sunday, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen highlighted Denmark’s strong alliance with the United States. As a member of NATO, the Nordic nation has taken part in US-led military missions in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Frederiksen also emphasized that Greenland is not for sale and affirmed that its residents have the sole right to decide their future.

According to a report by the Financial Times on Friday, which referenced several unnamed European officials, the US president and the Danish prime minister had a “horrendous” phone call earlier this month. Trump was reportedly “very firm” about his desire to buy Greenland and threatened Denmark with tariffs if it continued to oppose his proposal.

The aggressive tone of the phone call reportedly unsettled officials in Copenhagen, making them realize that Trump’s intentions were serious.