The Danish military had plans to detonate explosives on Greenland airfield runways to prevent a US invasion, The New York Times reported on Friday. However, Trump stated that he "won't use force" to take over Danish territory during a January 2026 speech in Davos, Switzerland. Greenland a "national security priority" for USTrump said in Davos that he was negotiating with European officials to guarantee "total access" to Greenland for the US. During an interview with Fox News Business, he stated that the US must have a presence in Greenland for a "matter of national security." President Trump has argued that acquiring Greenland is a "national security priority" for the US due to its strategic location.

Source: International New York Times March 21, 2026 12:08 UTC