Envoys Meet National Security Council to Reject Sale On January 8, Denmark’s ambassador Jesper Møller Sørensen and Greenland’s Jacob Isbosethsen met NSC officials, privately urging the administration to abandon any plan to acquire Greenland and stating the island “is not for sale” [1][2][3]. They requested a senior‑level dialogue and highlighted recent outreach to U.S. lawmakers, while the White House declined to comment on the meeting [1][3].

Trump Publicly Calls for Ownership, Citing Security Benefits In a New York Times interview, President Trump argued that outright ownership of Greenland would provide security capabilities unattainable through leases or treaties [1][3]. Vice President JD Vance framed the issue as a European defense concern, warning that allies must protect Greenland or the U.S. may act [1][3]. The discussion invoked the 1951 U.S.–Denmark defense pact, which already permits American bases on the island [3].

U.S. Officials Schedule Diplomatic Engagement Amid Rising Tensions Secretary of State Marco Rubio is slated to meet Danish officials next week, and officials expect a follow‑up meeting with Greenlandic foreign ministers [1][2]. Trump’s appointed special envoy to Greenland, announced in December, has not yet contacted Danish or Greenlandic leaders, adding friction to the talks [2]. Senator Lisa Murkowski warned that the Greenland rhetoric is “troubling” and should not dominate U.S. policy, reflecting bipartisan unease [3].

European Nations Rally Behind Greenland Sovereignty France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom and others publicly defended Greenland’s sovereignty after Trump’s remarks [3]. French President Macron condemned a “law of the strongest” approach, warning that such power plays threaten regional stability [3]. The coordinated diplomatic response underscores broad international concern over any unilateral U.S. move toward Greenland [3].