Trump Refuses Direct Answer on Military Seizure Trump answered “no comment” when NBC asked if he would use force to take Greenland, linking his stance to a personal Nobel Peace Prize snub and leaving the option open [1][2].

Poll Shows Overwhelming U.S. Opposition CBS News/YouGov poll conducted Jan 14‑16 found 86 % of U.S. adults oppose a military move, including 70 % of Republicans, while 64 % of Republicans favor a purchase with federal funds and 70 % of all adults reject a buyout [1][2].

Tariff Threat Targets Eight European Nations Trump announced a 10 % tariff on eight European states beginning Feb 1, rising to 25 % on June 1 until a Greenland deal is reached; the EU is weighing retaliatory tariffs worth up to €93 billion [1][2].

NATO and EU Leaders Push Back NATO allies launched Arctic Endurance troop deployments in Greenland, and European Parliament President Metsola declared Greenland “not for sale,” while NATO issued a joint statement warning against tariffs and a dangerous trans‑Atlantic spiral [1][2].

Protests Erupt in Greenland and Denmark Mass demonstrations in Nuuk and Copenhagen featured red MAGA‑style hats reading “Make America Go Away,” with organizers framing the rallies as a reassertion of Greenlandic sovereignty [1].