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Trump again says U.S. needs Greenland for national security

Headline from BNO News, from the development of Jan 14, 2026

Newest development Jan 15, 2026 · 2 reportsUS, Denmark trade barbs over Greenland as NATO boosts Arctic presence

U.S. President Trump repeated claims that the United States needs Greenland for national security, as Denmark and allies announced an increased military deployment and exercises in and around the Arctic territory.

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  1. Security fears and dreams of minerals behind Trump's push to 'own' Greenland, experts say

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  2. Denmark helped US in tanker interception Despite Trump's Greenland threats

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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    Trump again says U.S. needs Greenland for national security

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    US, Denmark trade barbs over Greenland as NATO boosts Arctic presence

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  1. Hot Air

    Why and How Trump Wants Greenland (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Explore Trump's interest in Greenland and the global reactions it has sparked.

  2. New York Post

    Trump’s best Greenland strategy: Don’t invade — TRADE (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    There’s no need for saber-rattling — Trump can meet all his Arctic objectives if he uses existing agreements with Greenland and Denmark.

  3. NBC News

    Security fears and dreams of minerals behind Trump's push to 'own' Greenland, experts say (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    To hear President Donald Trump tell it, a push to take control of Greenland is a “national security” necessity, critical to reinforcing control of the Arctic against possible threats from Russia and China

  4. Breitbart News

    Trump: U.S. Will Act on Greenland ‘Whether They Like It or Not’ (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    President Trump asserted the United States will take action on Greenland.

  5. Just the News

    European leaders were used to Trump's tough guy politics, but Greenland really got them rattled (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Trump has said the U.S. "needs" Greenland for security reasons, amid the specter of force to take control of the vast Arctic island.

  6. NPR

    Why the Trump administration wants to 'take over' Greenland (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    President Trump has restated his intent to "take over" Greenland. NPR's A Martinez speaks to Rebecca Pincus {PINK-uss} of the Foreign Policy Research Institute about why Greenland is so important.

  7. Newsweek

    Denmark facing "decisive moment" over Trump Greenland threat (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The U.S. administration's willingness to entertain using military force to take Greenland has deeply rattled fellow NATO members.

  8. The Guardian

    Trump annexation of Greenland ‘would be end of Nato’, says Chris Murphy (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Democrat also says president is ‘spending no time thinking about the actual crises’ like food aid and health costs

  9. HeraldNet

    Comment: Europe must prepare for Trump’s plans for Greenland (opens HeraldNet)

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    HeraldNet's feed description

    The vast northern island may not be next on Trump’s list, but his threats and U.S. might provide an inside track.

  10. Newsweek

    China issues new Greenland warning to Trump administration (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    China urged the U.S. to respect international law in the Arctic and stop using Greenland as a pretext, as Trump renews plans to acquire the territory.

  11. PBS NewsHour

    What to know about how NATO works as Trump threatens to take over Greenland (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    NATO is built on the principle that an attack on any one of its ranks must be considered an attack on them all — the collective security guarantee enshrined in Article 5 of the treaty.

  12. The New Republic

    Greenland’s Prime Minister Delivers Short and Serious Warning to Trump (opens The New Republic)

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    Greenland’s leader has a blunt message for Trump as he seeks to take over the Arctic island.

  13. CNN

    Worried Greenlanders fear for future as Trump threatens US takeover (opens CNN)

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    Greenland residents say US President Donald Trump’s threat to acquire their country whether they are willing or not tramples on their values and could endanger their way of life.

  14. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    How NATO works at a time of Trump's Greenland threats (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats to take control of Greenland are straining relations with NATO allies.

  15. Newsweek

    Denmark helped US in tanker interception Despite Trump's Greenland threats (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Greenland has been at the center of a debate as Trump and his supporters have said it is a key location for American security.

  16. The Daily Signal

    ‘NATO Should Be Leading the Way’ for US to Aquire Greenland, Trump Argues (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    The U.S. “needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security,” Trump said, adding the nation “is vital for the Golden Dome..."

  17. Fox News

    Trump issues stern warning to NATO ahead of Vance's high-stakes Greenland meeting (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Donald Trump warned NATO that the U.S. needs Greenland for national security, claiming Russia or China are eyeing the Danish territory.

  18. Fortune

    Trump demands NATO help with U.S. acquiring Greenland: 'Anything less than that is unacceptable' (opens Fortune)

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    “NATO becomes far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the UNITED STATES,” Trump wrote.

  19. The Atlantic

    Denmark’s Army Chief Has a Plan for Defending Greenland (opens The Atlantic)

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    The Atlantic's feed description

    Stepped-up Danish forces on the island are a bid for NATO cooperation, but also a message to Trump.

  20. Breitbart News

    Denmark Sends 'Military Reinforcements' to Greenland Ahead of U.S.Talks (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The Danish government has reportedly deployed military "reinforcements" to Greenland ahead of a high-stakes White House meeting.

  21. The New Republic

    Trump’s Greenland Threats and the Plunder of the Arctic (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    The far north has long been a region of exceptional international cooperation. But Trump’s designs on Greenland come at a time of growing instability.

  22. Legal Insurrection

    Trump: 'Anything Less Than' U.S. Control of Greenland is 'Unacceptable' (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    "The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security. It is vital for the Golden Dome that we are building."

  23. New York Post

    Trump insists ‘US needs Greenland’ and ‘anything less is unacceptable’ ahead of high-stakes talks (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Trump insisted Wednesday that the US "needs" to take control of Greenland "for the purpose of National Security," warning that "[a]nything less than that is unacceptable" ahead of key meetings with Danish and Greenlandic officials.

  24. Time

    Denmark Beefs Up Military in Greenland As Trump Doubles Down (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    Denmark and other NATO allies are increasing military activity in Greenland as a meeting with Vice President J.D. Vance yielded no breakthrough.

  25. Military.com

    Trump Says Anything Less Than Having Greenland in the United States’ Hands Is ‘Unacceptable’ (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    President Donald Trump says that NATO should help the U.S. acquire Greenland and anything less than having the island in U.S. hands is unacceptable.

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