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"I can guarantee you that there is no way we [the Danish parliament] would approve independence so that you [the US] could buy Greenland."

"This idea [the US buying Greenland] remains as ludicrous as it was in 2019."

"Greenland is not for sale."

"[T]he Greenlanders would be unlikely to sell [their territory]."

"I don't see anything in the future that would pave the way for a sale [of Greenland]."

"If we [the US] offered all 59,000 people [of Greenland] $2 million each, we could buy Greenland for $118 billion."

"I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility that he [Trump] could do a direct purchase [for Greenland]."

"[T]he idea of the US buying Greenland "isn't as mad as it sounds."

"I actually think that the United States might make some sort of purchase."

"I'm sure that Denmark will come along [and sell Greenland]."

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“The United States has once again reiterated its desire to take over Greenland. This is something that the governing coalition in Greenland cannot accept under any circumstance.”

“Greenland does not want to be governed by the United States. Greenland does not want to be part of the United States.”

“We don’t want to be Americans, we don’t want to be Danish, we want to be Greenlanders. The future of Greenland must be decided by Greenlanders.”

“I foresee no fighting, nothing like we saw in Venezuela.”

The Trump administration “would perhaps be more likely to pursue any takeover through political and disinformation means."

“Since the successful intervention in Venezuela immediately was followed with threats of using force against Greenland, among others in the hemisphere, it has in the short run, made it more likely.”

“Unfortunately, I think the American president should be taken seriously when he says he wants Greenland.”

“If you look at Trump’s pattern of behaviour, how willing he is to use military force when you can do it on the cheap and get away with it … the fact that … it could be portrayed as another pinprick operation, tells you there’s a really good chance that he could take Greenland.”

“Greenland is not a distant outpost we can afford to ignore—it is a vital national security asset.”

"We’re going to be doing something with Greenland, either the nice way or the more difficult way.”

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During his address, Trump stated that European NATO allies have not adequately appreciated US contributions, saying "What did the US get out of all of this work" and questioning whether NATO members would defend America if needed. He also warned European countries they could "say yes and we will be very appreciative, or you can say no and we will remember" regarding Greenland, while claiming the US has been "treated very unfairly by NATO."

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During his address, Trump stated that European NATO allies have not adequately appreciated US contributions, saying "What did the US get out of all of this work" and questioning whether NATO members would defend America if needed. He also warned European countries they could "say yes and we will be very appreciative, or you can say no and we will remember" regarding Greenland, while claiming the US has been "treated very unfairly by NATO."

Trump's remarks on Greenland included historical references to World War II, stating the US defended the island when "Denmark fell to Germany in just six hours" and calling Denmark "ungrateful" for not supporting American control now. He argued the US "gave Greenland back to Denmark" after the war, asking "How stupid were we to do that?" and claimed that without US intervention, people would be "speaking German and a little Japanese."

Trump's remarks on Greenland included historical references to World War II, stating the US defended the island when "Denmark fell to Germany in just six hours" and calling Denmark "ungrateful" for not supporting American control now. He argued the US "gave Greenland back to Denmark" after the war, asking "How stupid were we to do that?" and claimed that without US intervention, people would be "speaking German and a little Japanese."

The president's speech addressed multiple topics beyond Greenland, including claims about the US economy, criticism of wind energy as a "Green New Scam," and comments on Venezuela following the recent US intervention there. Trump also stated he would meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying both Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin "want to make a deal" and calling them "stupid" if they don't reach an agreement to end the war.

The president's speech addressed multiple topics beyond Greenland, including claims about the US economy, criticism of wind energy as a "Green New Scam," and comments on Venezuela following the recent US intervention there. Trump also stated he would meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying both Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin "want to make a deal" and calling them "stupid" if they don't reach an agreement to end the war.

European leaders responded to Trump's Greenland demands with unified opposition, with the European Parliament voting to suspend work on a US-EU trade deal in protest. French President Emmanuel Macron called Trump's tariff threats over Greenland "unacceptable," while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated he would "not yield" on principles regarding Greenland's sovereignty. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged focus on Ukraine rather than the Greenland dispute, calling Ukraine "the number one priority."

European leaders responded to Trump's Greenland demands with unified opposition, with the European Parliament voting to suspend work on a US-EU trade deal in protest. French President Emmanuel Macron called Trump's tariff threats over Greenland "unacceptable," while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated he would "not yield" on principles regarding Greenland's sovereignty. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged focus on Ukraine rather than the Greenland dispute, calling Ukraine "the number one priority."

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US President Donald Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21, 2026, stating he would seek immediate negotiations to acquire Greenland but pledged not to use military force to take the territory. Trump said "I don't have to use force. I don't want to use force. I won't use force," while also warning that the US would "remember" if European allies refused to support American control of the Arctic island.

US President Donald Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21, 2026, stating he would seek immediate negotiations to acquire Greenland but pledged not to use military force to take the territory. Trump said "I don't have to use force. I don't want to use force. I won't use force," while also warning that the US would "remember" if European allies refused to support American control of the Arctic island.

Trump's speech at Davos criticized Europe's direction, claiming "certain places in Europe are not even recognisable" due to what he described as unchecked mass migration and reliance on renewable energy. The president argued that only the United States could protect Greenland, characterizing it as strategically located between the US, Russia, and China, and essential for national and international security rather than for its mineral resources.

Trump's speech at Davos criticized Europe's direction, claiming "certain places in Europe are not even recognisable" due to what he described as unchecked mass migration and reliance on renewable energy. The president argued that only the United States could protect Greenland, characterizing it as strategically located between the US, Russia, and China, and essential for national and international security rather than for its mineral resources.

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