US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States needs to control Greenland for international security. This comes as Trump signed executive orders on his first day in office, marking the beginning of his second term. The US president has expressed interest in making Greenland an independent part of the country since his reelection in November.
Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede has stated that the island is not for sale and that its future will be decided by its people. Denmark, as the current governing authority, has repeatedly rejected Trump’s proposal to give Greenland to the US. Trump has suggested using military or economic power to persuade Denmark to hand over control of the island.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-us-needs-greenland-international-security-2025-01-21