Trump Administration May Actually Push For Greenland Deal With Denmark

President-elect Donald Trump is pressing Denmark to take action on Greenland, warning that the U.S. will not continue defending the island without compensation. Former National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien detailed the administration’s position, emphasizing Greenland’s strategic value.

“The Arctic is becoming a key battleground,” O’Brien said during a Sunday interview. He described Greenland as a critical gateway to North America and highlighted Russia and China’s growing activity in the region.

Denmark has had Greenland since 1380 and hasn't done shit with it.

We're going to put a 70-story Trump Tower in Nuuk.

— Jared Dillian (@dailydirtnap) December 24, 2024

Denmark increases defense budget for its island of Greenland after Trump expresses interest in purchasing it

"Now we are planning a stronger presence."

source @BBCBreaking pic.twitter.com/T79Jheoh5h

— dustin mills (@dustinemills24) December 24, 2024

O’Brien outlined three options for Denmark: increase its defense spending in Greenland, pay the U.S. to protect it, or allow the U.S. to purchase the island. “We’re not going to defend it for free while Denmark benefits from its resources,” O’Brien said.

It's really not that strange that Trump tried to buy Greenland from Denmark in 2019. It was the fourth serious offer. (Seward tried in 1867, others in 1910 and 1946). Also the US bought the Danish Virgin Islands in the Caribbean in 1917 for $25m.

Retweet to get this deal done! pic.twitter.com/hvoE53RXB8

— Vandie (@VanDiemen_) December 21, 2024

I recently had the opportunity to tell a congressman (real btw) we need to follow through on Trump's plan to buy Greenland and begin rare-earth metal excavation…

To my pleasant surprise, he did not treat it as a joke and informed me this has been seriously considered https://t.co/EiMUt0XBin

— Lomez (@L0m3z) November 7, 2024

Greenland’s economic potential is a major factor in Trump’s interest. The island holds vast reserves of minerals and oil, which remain largely untapped. Its location also provides strategic advantages in Arctic geopolitics.

🚨 NOW: Rolling power outages have been occurring in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, for TEN HOURS now

20,000 people live in Nuuk, and it’s current -17°F

President Trump would never allow this to happen to you, Greenland!

Time to join us.
pic.twitter.com/1zZeWgvyav

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 29, 2024

This is why purchasing Greenland would a monumental investment for the United States.

By 2040, shipping firms expect to open new polar and northern sea routes for global trade and this could be controlled by the United States.

President Trump is right about Greenland. pic.twitter.com/areUZlMHEA

— Ian Jaeger (@IanJaeger29) December 25, 2024

If acquired, Greenland could be integrated into Alaska, O’Brien noted, citing the shared cultural heritage of Greenland’s native population and Alaskans. “The U.S. taxpayer shouldn’t be footing the bill for defending Denmark’s empire,” he said.