Greenland Leaders Emphasize Self‑Determination and Local Authority Prime Minister Jens‑Frederik Nielsen and four party leaders issued a joint statement declaring that Greenland’s future must be decided by Greenlanders, rejecting any external claim of ownership and asserting the island will remain neither American nor Danish [1][2]. The declaration highlighted the island’s 57,000 residents and its status as the world’s largest island, underscoring the political weight of its small population [1][2]. It also reiterated that Greenland lacks its own military, relying on Danish defense forces for security [1][2].

Trump Frames Acquisition as Easy Path to Arctic Security President Trump reiterated his desire to strike a deal for Greenland, portraying the move as a straightforward solution to keep Russia or China from becoming neighbors [1][2]. He argued that U.S. ownership would secure a strategic foothold in the Arctic and prevent rival powers from gaining influence [1][2]. The rhetoric linked the bid to broader White House concerns about Arctic dominance and national security [1][2].

White House Considers Diplomatic and Military Options Officials confirmed that the administration is weighing a range of options, including the possibility of using force, to obtain Greenland [1][2]. Trump warned that if the U.S. does not acquire the island, it would have to take the “hard way,” though specifics were not disclosed [1]. Ongoing talks in Washington among U.S., Danish, and Greenlandic officials aim to address the dispute, with a follow‑up meeting scheduled for the next week [1][2].

Allied Leaders Warn of NATO Fallout and Defense Implications Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen cautioned that an American takeover of Greenland could trigger the end of NATO, highlighting the alliance’s vulnerability to such a shift [1][2]. She stressed that Greenland’s defense is currently provided by Denmark, while U.S. forces in the region are considerably larger [1][2]. The warning reflects broader concerns about how NATO members would respond to any forced change in Greenland’s status [1][2].