Trump Repeats Desire For US To Buy Greenland, Does Not Rule Out Use Of Force

by HEDNEWS on January 19, 2026

Trump Repeats Desire for US to Buy Greenland, Does Not Rule Out Use of Force Former US President Donald Trump has repeated his claim that the United States should buy Greenland, refusing to rule out the use of military force to achieve the goal.
Speaking on the issue, Trump said Greenland’s strategic importance to US national security made the proposal necessary, reiterating arguments he first raised during his presidency. His comments have reignited international concern and diplomatic tension.
Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, has repeatedly rejected any suggestion of being sold, with Danish and Greenlandic leaders insisting the territory is not for sale and that its people have the right to determine their own future.
Trump’s remarks have drawn criticism from political leaders and analysts, who warn that such statements undermine international law and could destabilise relations between the US and its allies.
The renewed comments come amid heightened global focus on the Arctic region, where melting ice has increased competition over trade routes, natural resources, and military positioning.