Trump: U.S. Could Seize Greenland — Militarily or Not

In a recent interview with NBC News, Trump expressed confidence that the United States will eventually gain control of Greenland, currently a semi-autonomous territory under Denmark.

Trump suggested there is a strong possibility that the U.S. could acquire Greenland peacefully, but notably added that he does not rule out the use of military force.

This statement came shortly after the U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance visited Greenland on March 28, where he met with American troops stationed at Pituffik Base.

Unlike Trump, Vance delivered a more measured message during his visit. Addressing Greenlanders, he implied that the U.S. seeks a long-term partnership rather than an abrupt annexation of the island. He further reassured that the use of military force would not be necessary.

‘Our message is very simple, yes, the people of Greenland are going to have self-determination. We hope that they choose to partner with the United States, because we're the only nation on earth that will respect their sovereignty and respect their security,’ Vance said.

At the same time, the Vice President criticized Denmark for allegedly failing to guarantee Greenland's security, arguing that the U.S. could better protect the territory from growing threats posed by China and Russia.

Greenland holds strategic value for the U.S. administration due to its significant mineral and oil reserves, as well as its critical military infrastructure, including American installations.

Notably, this is not the first time Trump has raised the issue. In early March, during an address to Congress, he reiterated his ambition, declaring that the U.S. could secure Greenland ‘one way or another.’

As The Gaze previously reported, Greenland's parliament passed a law in February prohibiting political parties from accepting anonymous or foreign donations. The bill was fast-tracked just three days after Trump publicly expressed interest in acquiring the resource-rich island.