President Donald Trump reportedly fired off an early-morning Truth Social post Wednesday renewing his push for the United States to annex Greenland, arguing the move is essential for national security and would dramatically strengthen NATO’s global deterrence.
Posting before 7 a.m. Eastern, Trump warned that failing to secure Greenland would invite geopolitical rivals to fill the vacuum. He said the United States needs Greenland for national security purposes and tied the territory directly to what he described as the “Golden Dome” defense project under development. Trump asserted that if the U.S. does not act, Russia or China will, adding emphatically that such an outcome “is not going to happen.”
Trump argued that NATO should be actively backing U.S. efforts to acquire Greenland, contending that American leadership is the backbone of the alliance’s military power. He said that without the strength of the United States — much of which he credited to his first term and said he is now expanding to an even higher level — NATO would not be an effective force or deterrent. According to Trump, placing Greenland under U.S. control would make NATO far more formidable and effective, while any alternative would be unacceptable.
The president concluded his post with his customary sign-off, thanking readers for their attention.
Trump’s comments drew sharp reactions from European leaders. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and European Union Commissioner Andrius Kubilius have both said in recent days that a U.S. military takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO, underscoring the growing tension surrounding the issue.
Greenland, which is under Danish control, has been a recurring focus for Trump since he reclaimed the presidency in January 2025. He has repeatedly framed the Arctic territory as strategically indispensable, citing its location and military value as competition intensifies among major world powers.
The latest Truth Social post followed remarks from Greenland’s premier, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, who said his people would choose Denmark over the United States taking control of the island. Trump was asked about Nielsen’s comments on Tuesday and brushed them aside.
“Well, that’s their problem,” Trump said. “That’s their problem. I disagree with him. I don’t know who he is, don’t know anything about him, but that’s going to be a big problem for him.”
Trump’s blunt response reflects his broader view that U.S. strategic interests must take precedence, particularly as Russia and China expand their reach in the Arctic. He has consistently argued that American control of Greenland would not weaken NATO, but instead reinforce it by consolidating security under U.S. leadership.
While European officials warn of alliance-breaking consequences, Trump’s position remains unchanged: Greenland, in his view, is too important to leave vulnerable. As debate intensifies on both sides of the Atlantic, the president’s message was clear — the United States should act decisively, and anything short of American control falls short of what he believes national security demands.
