Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Danish and Greenlandic officials at the White House on Wednesday as President Donald Trump escalated calls for the U.S. to “acquire” Greenland.
Trump: U.S. Control ‘Unacceptable’ to Lose
Trump said Greenland is vital to U.S. and NATO security, citing its Arctic location and natural resources. He reiterated that anything less than U.S. control of the island is “unacceptable,” raising concerns among American allies.
Denmark and Greenland Push Back
Danish and Greenlandic leaders have firmly rejected the idea, warning that any U.S. military action would fracture NATO. Greenland’s prime minister said the territory would stand with Denmark, NATO and the European Union.
NATO and Protests
NATO officials have tried to calm tensions, while protests erupted in Denmark with demonstrators insisting Greenland is not for sale. Despite the rhetoric, experts note the U.S. already has significant military access to Greenland under existing agreements.
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