US President Donald Trump has ruled out the use of force in his push for the United States to acquire Greenland, while insisting that no other country is capable of securing the Danish territory.
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump said the United States was seeking immediate negotiations with Denmark over the future of Greenland, which he described as strategically important. He maintained that Washington had no intention of seizing the territory by military means.
The president argued that US ownership was necessary to guarantee Greenland’s security, contending that such defence could not be effectively achieved through leasing or other arrangements.
He also cited historical precedents, referencing the United States’ role during the Second World War, to support his position that America was uniquely positioned to protect the territory.
Trump further asserted that Denmark had been unable to defend itself during the war, leading to US intervention at significant cost, and said this history underscored his belief that Greenland remains vulnerable without US control.
Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, has repeatedly rejected previous suggestions of US acquisition, while Danish authorities have also insisted that the island is not for sale.
Editing by Daniel Adejo
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