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Greenland Rejects U.S. Sovereignty Over Pituffik Space Base

1/29/2026

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Nathanielsen Rejects U.S. Claims

Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenlandic official, rejected U.S. sovereignty over land for Pituffik Space Base, calling it "not on the table."
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would secure control over the base, with discussions ongoing.
Trump previously backed off tariffs on European nations over Greenland sovereignty.
The United States seeks mineral access by updating 1951 defense agreement, which allows military operations and free access to Greenland's territory and waters.

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Trump's Greenland Threat

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to acquire Greenland, prompting resistance from Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump announced he would not use force to acquire the territory.
The change may stem from increasing congressional opposition and market instability.
Frederiksen's approach has kept negotiations ongoing, balancing firm rejection with avoiding escalation.
The situation remains tense as both sides seek a mutual resolution.

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Nathanielsen Rejects U.S. Claims

Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenlandic official, rejected U.S. sovereignty over land for Pituffik Space Base, calling it "not on the table."
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would secure control over the base, with discussions ongoing.
Trump previously backed off tariffs on European nations over Greenland sovereignty.
The United States seeks mineral access by updating 1951 defense agreement, which allows military operations and free access to Greenland's territory and waters.

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