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Trump's Greenland Ambitions Spark NATO Tensions

1/13/2026

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Trump's Greenland Ambitions

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed a desire for the United States to take control of Greenland, citing security concerns about Russia and China.
He said the effort could proceed "the easy way or the hard way," drawing alarms from NATO allies.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned a U.S. takeover could jeopardize NATO's existence.
European leaders support Denmark, saying Greenland's future should be decided by Denmark, not the United States.

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Trump's Greenland Ambitions

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed a desire for the United States to take control of Greenland, citing security concerns about Russia and China.
He said the effort could proceed "the easy way or the hard way," drawing alarms from NATO allies.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned a U.S. takeover could jeopardize NATO's existence.
European leaders support Denmark, saying Greenland's future should be decided by Denmark, not the United States.

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