When did Trump first set his sights on Greenland? The Danish government responded by pledging to upgrade military spending in Greenland to the tune of 1.5 billion Danish crowns (roughly $320 million) for surveillance. Last month, he reasserted that the U.S. needs Greenland for its national security, and named Louisiana Gov. The Pituffik Space Base (formerly Thule Air Base) is pictured in northern Greenland on Oct. 4, 2023. “That’s why the Pituffik Space Base is immensely important in defending the U.S.”How would America actually take control of Greenland?

Source: National Post January 05, 2026 20:59 UTC