Trump Greenland Purchase Strategy 2026: Renewed Pressure on Denmark
Donald Trump revives his Greenland purchase strategy in January 2026, creating new tensions with Denmark over the island's strategic and mineral value.
Greenland isn't for sale, but Donald Trump isn't taking "no" for an answer. As of January 13, 2026, the former president has reignited his controversial ambition to acquire the world's largest island, sparking a fresh diplomatic firestorm with Copenhagen.
The Trump Greenland Purchase Strategy 2026 and Geopolitical Stakes
According to reports from Reuters, Trump has signaled that the United States might leverage its defense commitments to Denmark to force a conversation about the island's future. The move is driven by the vast mineral wealth hidden beneath the ice—including rare earth elements—and its critical location for monitoring Arctic activity by Russia and China.
It's a large-scale real estate deal for the sake of national security. Denmark is a great ally, but the strategic necessity of the 21st century outweighs traditional borders.
The Danish government remains steadfast in its refusal. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has previously called such ideas "absurd," and recent statements from Copenhagen suggest that they view this renewed pressure as a violation of sovereignty. Greenland's autonomous government echoed this, stating that their 56,000 citizens are not subjects for trade.
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