The White House confirms plans to pursue Greenland acquisition, including purchase or military options, sparking concern among NATO allies over Danish sovereignty. The White House said in a statement that President Donald Trump is discussing options for acquiring Greenland, including potential use of the U.S. military. Sharing the land boundary of 1.2 km with Canada on Hans Island, Greenland is an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark. The options include outright purchase of the Arctic island, signing an agreement to form a Compact of Free Association with the territory. US Greenland military optionThe US has a military base in Greenland under a bilateral treaty signed at the beginning of the Cold War.

Source: dna January 07, 2026 08:23 UTC