White House Announces Multi‑Option Review for Greenland The White House told both BBC and CNN that President Donald Trump is actively discussing a range of options to acquire Greenland, explicitly stating that the use of U.S. military forces remains on the table[1][2]. Officials framed the move as a national‑security priority aimed at countering rival activity in the Arctic[1][2]. The administration emphasized that the discussion is ongoing and not a finalized decision[1].

Potential Acquisition Paths Include Purchase and Compact Senior officials described alternatives such as an outright purchase of the territory or negotiating a Compact of Free Association that would trade a U.S. military presence for economic benefits for Greenland[1]. The State Department, at Secretary Rubio’s request, produced an analysis that highlighted untapped rare‑earth deposits but warned of uncertain quantities and prohibitive extraction costs[2]. Both sources noted that no invasion plan has been approved, though military options are not excluded[1][2].

European Allies and Denmark Reject U.S. Claims Leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and Denmark issued a joint statement asserting that Greenland belongs to its people and must be decided by Denmark and Greenland alone[1]. Denmark’s foreign minister called the U.S. remarks a “misunderstanding” and sought a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to defuse the tension[1]. Congressional members on both sides of the aisle voiced opposition, warning that any coercive move could jeopardize NATO cohesion[2].

Greenlandic Population Voices Strong Opposition Opinion polling cited by the BBC shows that the island’s roughly 57,000 residents overwhelmingly oppose becoming part of the United States, describing the proposal as “terrifying” and fearing economic and environmental repercussions[1]. The CNN report did not mention local sentiment, highlighting a discrepancy between the two outlets’ coverage[2]. The lack of popular support would pose a major obstacle to any transfer of sovereignty[1].

Renewed Focus Follows Venezuelan Intervention and Arctic Competition The renewed Greenland push emerged days after the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, signaling a broader expansionist posture[1][2]. Both reports link the timing to heightened Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic, which the administration cites as a strategic backdrop for its interest[1][2]. This context explains why the White House elevated Greenland from a rhetorical idea to a concrete policy discussion[2].