“I’m seeking immediate negotiations to once again discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the United States, just as we have acquired many other territories throughout our history,” Mr Trump told attendees in Switzerland. Mr Trump insisted on Wednesday that allowing the US to acquire Greenland would boost collective security and not endanger Nato, even as he belittled the military alliance. This would greatly enhance the security of the entire Alliance,” Mr Trump said. Inflation has been defeated,” Mr Trump said. “That’s why issues like energy, trade, immigration and economic growth must be central concerns to anyone who wants to see a strong and united West,” Mr Trump said.

Source: The Irish Times January 21, 2026 15:59 UTC