Trump discussing options for acquiring Greenland, including military
The White House confirmed Tuesday that President Donald Trump and his team are exploring various options to acquire Greenland, with military action being among the possibilities under consideration.
"President Trump has made it well known that acquiring Greenland is a national security priority of the United States, and it’s vital to deter our adversaries in the Arctic region," the White House said in a statement. "The president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal, and of course, utilizing the U.S. military is always an option at the commander-in-chief’s disposal."
According to a senior U.S. official, the administration is considering several approaches, including purchasing the territory from Denmark or establishing a compact of free association with the island.
The official also indicated that Trump aims to complete the acquisition during his current term in office, adding that the issue is "not going away" despite objections from NATO leaders.
The White House has emphasized that securing Greenland is considered a "national security priority" for the United States, highlighting the strategic importance the administration places on the Arctic territory.
