Trump asks NATO to back Greenland acquisition

Trump previously floated a U.S. acquisition during his first term, though Denmark was uninterested in a purchase.

Published: January 14, 2026 3:07pm

President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged NATO to support his bid for a U.S. acquisition of Greenland in response to reporting from Just the News that highlighted Danish intelligence assessments warning of Chinese and Russian interest in the territory.

"NATO: Tell Denmark to get them out of here, NOW! Two dogsleds won’t do it! Only the USA can!!!" Trump posted on Truth Social. "Danish intel warned last year about Russian and Chinese military goals toward Greenland and Arctic."

Trump made the request in response to a Just the News article which pointed to the Danish Defense Intelligence Service's (DDIS) October 2025 report stating “China is preparing for a military presence in the Arctic” and that “China’s long-term Arctic interests include Greenland.”

Trump previously floated a U.S. acquisition during his first term, though Denmark was uninterested in a purchase. He has since renewed his bid to buy Greenland, citing national security concerns.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.

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