Trump, Denmark and Greenland

Denmark boosts Greenland defense spending after Trump's call for US ownership of the key Arctic territory
"It is ironic that it coincides with the announcement from the United States," the Danish defense minister said.
Denmark bolstering defense in Greenland after Trump's calls for the U.S. to own the territory
Denmark is increasing defense spending in Greenland, said a Danish official Tuesday who called the announcement's timing with President-elect Trump's suggestion that the U.S. should own the territory an "irony of fate.
Denmark Bolsters Greenland's Defense After Trump's Threats
The Danish government has announced a huge boost in defense spending for Greenland, hours after US President-elect Donald Trump repeated his desire to purchase the Arctic territory. Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said the package was a "double-digit billion amount" in krone, or at least $1.5bn (£1.2bn).
Denmark’s Greenland Security Upgrade Sparks Debate Following Trump’s Renewed Interest in Arctic Territory
Denmark has announced plans to bolster Greenlands security, emphasizing that the move was already in the pipeline prior to former U.S. President Donald Trumps controversial comments about acquiring the Arctic
Denmark to boost Greenland defense amid Trump comments
Denmark announced a major new package to boost the security of Greenland in a move the Danish defense minister called “ironic” because it came just two days after President-elect Trump called for U.S.
Trump shares Christmas message as Denmark responds to Greenland threats by boosting defense: Live
Trump shares Christmas message as Denmark responds to Greenland threats by boosting defense: Live - Danish defense minister says country will spend $1.5 billion to ensire ‘stronger presence’ in Arctic
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Denmark calls $1.5BN Greenland defense package 'irony of fate' as Trump reiterates 'absurd takeover'
The new defense package was a 'double-digit billion amount' in krone which is tantamount to at least $1.5 billion, said ...
Real reason Trump wants to buy Greenland
Greenland. Panama. Canada. Does incoming US President Donald Trump really want to make these the 51st, 52nd and 53rd United States?
Trump wants Greenland but the Arctic island's prime minister reminds him it's not for sale
Trump renews interest in U.S. control over Greenland, but the Prime Minister rejects the idea, saying the island is not for ...
Denmark ramps up security —and calls in the sled dogs — in Greenland after Trump threatens takeover
Denmark’s not rolling over. The Nordic nation announced Tuesday that it will bolster Greenland’s defenses with a $1.5 billion ...
Greenland shuts down Donald Trump’s arctic ambitions a second time
Donald Trump reignited controversy with a new proposal for the United States to acquire Greenland from Denmark. In a Truth ...
No, Greenland isn’t for sale
Trump suggested the U.S. should take “ownership and control” of Greenland, but the territory’s prime minister confirmed ...
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Greenland’s Most Remote Arctic Areas Have Never Been More Accessible
In 2024, HX operated four cruises on Greenland’s west coast. In 2025, eight itineraries, including sailings to Arctic ...
Why Donald Trump Can't Actually Buy Greenland, According to Experts
"Here we go again," said Malte Humpert of the Arctic Institute. "This idea remains as ludicrous as it was in 2019." ...
Greenland is a no, but what territories has the U.S. purchased?
While Greenland is currently not for sale, the U.S. has purchased land and territories from other countries in the past.