Denmark urges Trump to stop threatening to annex Greenland
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Denmark Tells Trump to Stop Threatening Greenland Annexation
Is Trump's Greenland push necessary for defense, or does it mark dangerous imperialism against a NATO ally?
Above: Mette Frederiksen gives the New Year's speech at Marienborg in Kongens Lyngby on Jan. 1, 2026. Image credit: Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
Trump's push for Greenland isn't aggression — it's strategic necessity. The island sits surrounded by Russian and Chinese vessels, making it critical for American defense and ballistic missile systems. Denmark can't adequately protect this mineral-rich territory that's essential for reducing reliance on Chinese exports, and Greenland already hosts America's northernmost military base, proving U.S. presence there serves international security.
Anti-Trump narrative
America's threats against Greenland mark dangerous imperialism against a NATO ally. Hours after bombing Venezuela and seizing Maduro, Trump allies posted maps showing Greenland draped in American colors captioned "SOON," revealing plans to forcibly annex sovereign territory. Denmark has massively increased Arctic defense spending and already provides extensive U.S. military access — this isn't about security, it's about trampling international law and bullying a close democratic partner.