America must secure Arctic stronghold Greenland to counter Russia-China threats, showing U.S. strength over weak Arab regimes..
President Donald Trump has reignited a hard-power debate in Washington by openly weighing a spectrum of options to bring Greenland under U.S. control—explicitly refusing to rule out military measures. The White House framed the move as a national-security imperative to secure America’s Arctic flank and block adversaries’ advances.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt underscored that the administration is evaluating every pathway available to the commander-in-chief. In parallel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed lawmakers that a purchase remains on the table, downplaying alarmist claims while reaffirming U.S. resolve.
Behind the scenes, discussions never stopped over the vast, resource-rich, self-governing territory tied to Denmark. Trump’s renewed push reflects a broader expansionist posture focused on energy security, rare-earth access, and decisive Arctic deterrence. Senior aides dismissed the notion that any nation would challenge Washington militarily over Greenland’s future, even as they questioned Copenhagen’s long-term capacity to safeguard the island.
Copenhagen responded with sharp warnings. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen urged allies to treat the signals seriously, cautioning that any kinetic move could rupture NATO cohesion. Greenland’s authorities have since requested high-level talks with Washington.
Strategically positioned between North America, Europe, and Russia—and spanning roughly 836,000 square miles—Greenland’s hydrocarbons and rare earths make it a prize in the new great-power contest. Trump has been candid: America “needs Greenland” for security, and he believes the objective will be achieved “one way or the other.”
