Donald Trump's Greenland rant as he gives wild reason 'ungrateful' Denmark should hand it overTrump made veiled threats to use America's military might to secure "right, title and ownership" of Greenland - arguing Denmark is being ungrateful by refusing to give it to the USDonald Trump argued Denmark is "ungrateful" for the protection the United States gave Greenland during World War II - and they should give it back. ‌And he warned world leaders that if Denmark doesn't hand the territory over, that the US "will remember". "But the reality is that no nation has the ability to defend Greenland apart from the United States." After the war we gave Greenland back to Denmark, how stupid were we to do that? He went on to issue veiled hints that he could still use America's military might if Denmark refused his demands.

Source: Daily Mirror January 21, 2026 17:35 UTC