President Donald Trump reiterates that the United States should control Greenland, raising tensions with NATO allies as the alliance’s summit begins in Turkey. Trump renews a dispute that had previously strained relations with partners, telling reporters that Greenland is “important” for U.S. security and saying it “should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark.” Several outlets report that Trump links the issue to Arctic strategy and claims Greenland faces pressure from China and Russia, while also asserting he would not allow it to be threatened. Denmark’s leadership responds by defending Danish sovereignty over the island. Euronews and Reuters report that the Danish prime minister calls on the U.S. to respect Denmark’s sovereignty after Trump restates his position. Other coverage notes Trump frames the renewed demand alongside broader signals at the NATO meeting, including dissatisfaction with NATO. Meanwhile, reporting on the summit highlights that NATO leaders are also announcing new or expanded arms-related deals, even as Trump’s Greenland comments divert attention to the renewed trans-Atlantic dispute.
Trump renews Greenland demand as NATO summit begins, Denmark rejects U.S. control claim
President Donald Trump reiterates that the United States should control Greenland, raising tensions with NATO allies as the alliance’s summit begins in Turkey. Trump renews a dispute that had previous...
- Trump says the U.S. should control Greenland rather than Denmark as NATO’s summit starts in Turkey.
- Trump describes Greenland as strategically important to U.S. security and links it to growing Arctic activity.
- Reports say Trump repeats claims about Chinese and Russian presence near Greenland.
- Denmark responds by defending its sovereignty over Greenland and urges the U.S. to respect Danish sovereignty.
- The renewed Greenland dispute comes as NATO leaders meet and announce major arms-related actions at the summit.
On Wednesday 21st January 2026, Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he had agreed the framework of a ‘deal’ on the future of Greenland with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte. The post appeared to shift negotiations back onto a diplomatic track after weeks of threats by the US president to use military force to […]
2 months agoUS President Donald Trump this week revived his Greenland threat - and he's now using Europe's security as leverage, writes Edmund Heaphy.
2 months agoGreenlanders attending a traditional kayaking championship in Nuuk rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed call for U.S. control of the Arctic island on Wednesday, saying its future should be decided by Greenlanders themselves. Speaking at a NATO summit in Turkey's Ankara, Trump renewed his demand to gain control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, arguing it was important for U.S. national security.
3 months agoAhead of the summit, Trump said Greenland “is very important” for the US but not for Denmark, declaring: “We need it for protection of the world, not just the United States.”
3 months agoTrump reopened old wounds as he arrived at the meeting of 32 NATO leaders by insisting again that the United States should control Greenland, a semiautonomous Danish territory.
3 months agoTrump reignites Greenland feud with Europe at NATO politico.euGreenland ‘is very important for US, but not important for Denmark’, Trump says at Nato meeting – Europe live The GuardianTrump threatens to remove all US troops from Europe Financial TimesFact check: Five false claims Trump made in one meeting with Erdogan CNNTrump revives plan to buy Greenland The Telegraph
3 months agoShortly after arriving at a NATO meeting in Turkey, Trump restarted the divisive fight, telling reporters that Greenland “should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark.”
3 months agoTrump dashed hopes of an two-day summit by telling reporters the US should "control" Greenland. The Danish prime minister hit back, calling on the US to "respect Danish sovereignty".
3 months agoANKARA, Turkey — President Donald Trump on Tuesday insisted that the United States should be in control of Greenland rather than NATO ally Denmark, renewing tensions in Europe even as the trans-Atlantic military alliance was announcing billions in arms deals at a summit in an attempt to appease the mercurial U.S. leader. Trump called the semiautonomous island “an important part” for the United States, as he repeated the false claim that it’s surrounded by Chinese and Russian ships and said he won’t let Greenland be threatened. “That should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark,” Trump told reporters […]...Keep on reading: Trump again demands Greenland as NATO unveils billions in arms deals
3 months agoTrump argued that Denmark has not invested enough in Greenland and said the island's strategic importance is growing as China and Russia expand their presence in the Arctic
3 months agoPresident Donald Trump reiterated on Tuesday that he would like the US to control Greenland, arguing the territory is strategically vital to American security.
3 months agoPresident Donald Trump reiterated on Tuesday that he would like the US to control Greenland, arguing the territory is strategically vital to American security.
3 months agoPresident Donald Trump reiterated on Tuesday that he would like the US to control Greenland, arguing the territory is strategically vital to American security.
3 months agoDonald Trump said Greenland should be controlled by the United States, not Denmark, reaffirming a stance that has caused tensions among NATO allies just as leaders of the alliance gathered for a summit in Turkey.
3 months agoGreenland's positioning between the U.S., Russia, and Europe makes it a strong geopolitical asset, and Trump has long argued that Denmark cannot be relied upon to protect the island from Russian and Chinese interests.
3 months agoUS President Donald Trump claimed that the issue of control over Greenland had harmed US ties with NATO.
3 months agoThe island was 'surrounded by China ships and Russian ships,' Trump said, adding that Greenland 'should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark.'
3 months agoPresident Trump renewed his call for the United States to have control of Greenland soon after arriving in Turkey for the NATO summit, reopening a fight that badly frayed relations with allies earlier this year. “Greenland doesn’t help Denmark, Denmark doesn’t spend money to really help Greenland, but it’s an important part for the United...
3 months agoPresident Trump still wants to take control of Greenland, threatening to seize the country while speaking to reporters in Turkey Tuesday.“That’s what hurt my relationship with NATO. Because Greenland doesn’t help Denmark, Denmark doesn’t spend money to really help Greenland, but it’s an important part for the United States. And it’s surrounded by China ships and Russian ships,” Trump said. “That should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark. And when NATO wouldn’t go along with it, and with all of the money we spend to help them with Russia, and we don’t have to spend any money. We could remove all of our soldiers out of Europe.”Trump on Greenland: "That's what hurt my relationship with NATO. Because Greenland doesn't help Denmark. Denmark doesn't spend money to really help Greenland, but it's an important part for the United States. And it's surrounded by China ships and Russian ships. Greenland should… pic.twitter.com/MdvZPdGrEn— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 7, 2026Trump seemed to have forgotten about Greenland for the past few months after nearly setting off an international incident in January, with his rhetoric alarming NATO leaders so much that they deployed troops to the island in case Trump quickly decided to seize it by force.The situation seemed to calm down after Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, later that month. Public opinion in Greenland and Denmark toward the U.S. has plummeted amid Trump’s desperate attempts to take over the territory, including bribing its residents. Trump’s latest bluster is not likely to help.
3 months agoTrump's push to control Greenland strained US ties with Denmark and Europe, but the issue has shifted to diplomacy
3 months agoTrump renewed calls for US control of Greenland, reviving tensions with Denmark and raising fresh questions over Arctic security and NATO relations
3 months agoNATO fell into a crisis earlier this year as Trump demanded that the U.S. must take control of Greenland on national security grounds.
3 months agoArriving at the NATO summit, the US president claimed Denmark hasn't sufficiently invested in the Arctic territory's security.
3 months agoTrump revives calls for US to control Greenland Financial TimesLive updates: Trump says US should control Greenland and reiterates disappointment with NATO as summit kicks off CNNTrump renews Greenland threats at NATO summit, says U.S. could remove troops from Europe CNBCTrump says Greenland should be controlled by the US, not Denmark ReutersUkraine war latest: Trump ‘disappointed’ with Nato and wants US to control Greenland The Independent
3 months agoPresident Donald Trump says Greenland "should be controlled by the United States." He speaks at the Turkish presidential compound alongside President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, where he is attending the 2026 NATO Summit. (Source: Bloomberg)
3 months agoPresident Trump on Tuesday reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland, a declaration that will assuredly ruffle feathers at this week's NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
3 months agoTrump renews Greenland claim at NATO Summit, says it should be controlled by US
3 months agoANKARA, Turkey, July 7 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Greenland should be controlled by the United States, not Denmark, reaffirming a stance that has caused tensions among NATO allies just as leaders of the alliance gathered for a summit in Turkey.Trump's assertions that the U.S. must acquire or control Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, have long strained relations between Washington and Copenhagen — both founding NATO members — and more broadly U.S. ties with Europe. The issue has since moved to a diplomatic track.
3 months agoANKARA, Turkey, July 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Greenland should be controlled by the United States, not Denmark, as NATO leaders gathered for a summit in Turkey. Trump's assertions that the U.S. must acquire or control Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, sparked tensions between Washington and Copenhagen - both founding NATO members - and more broadly across Europe. The issue has since moved to a diplomatic track.
3 months agoHis remarks have sparked fresh tensions with Denmark and NATO allies amid ongoing talks.
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