In Recent World Days media There was a shocking declaration by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, about Greenland. Trump escalated his threats to this Danish territory, setting a two-month deadline to address the issue of its takeover. Is this the beginning of a new era of international tensions? We analyse the facts, reactions and context of this controversial case.
Trump threat escalation
President Trump stated that United States "need" Greenland for reasons of national security. In his comments, he stressed that the U.S. will "take care of Greenland in about two months" and "talk about it in 20 days". This is not the first such statement – Trump has already expressed interest in buying or taking over this strategic territory. This time, however, threats took on a new dimension after a recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela, where President Nicolás Madura was captured. Many analysts fear that Greenland may become another goal of American expansion.
Trump spared no criticism at Denmark, mocking her contribution to Greenland's defence. He stated that the country "added one more dog sled" to its protection, which was supposed to emphasize the alleged weakness of Danish forces. He also added that "European Union I need us to have it, and they know it." The escalation followed a provocative post on social media Katie Miller, wife of Trump's deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller. The post showed Greenland in the colors of the US flag with the inscription "SOON" (soon), which aroused international outrage.
International reactions
Trump's declarations met with a sharp reaction from Denmark and its allies. Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, gave the strongest response, stating: "It is absolutely pointless to talk about the need for Greenland to be taken over by United States". She stressed that the US "have no right to annex any of the three nations in the Kingdom of Denmark" and called on Washington to "stop threats to a historically close ally". Frederiksen also warned that attack The U.S. as a NATO ally "would mean the end of the alliance itself".
Greenland’s Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, replied decisively: "This is enough for now. No more pressure. No more innuendo. End of fantasy about annexation". The Ambassador of Denmark to the US stressed the need for "full respect for territorial integrity" of the Kingdom of Denmark.
Solidarity with Denmark was expressed by all Nordic countries. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated: "Only Denmark and Greenland have the right to decide on matters relating to Denmark and Greenland. Sweden is fully behind its neighbour". Similarly, the Norwegian Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, confirmed: "Grenland is an integral part of the Kingdom of Denmark" and expressed "full solidarity". Within hours after Trump's comments, Finland and Iceland also supported Denmark.
Support for Denmark also came from Britain. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Frederiksen ‘stands on the side’ and that ‘Only Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark’ should decide the future of the territory. European Union confirmed its commitment to "national sovereignty" and "territorial integrity".
Historical and strategic context
Greenland is an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, alongside Denmark and the Faroe Islands. As a NATO member, Denmark plays a key role in Atlantic defence. The United States has long maintained military bases in Greenland, making the territory a strategic point in the Arctic. However, the idea of an annexation raises controversy as it would violate the basic principles of international law.
Is Trump's two-month term a bluff or a real threat? The world is watching with tension, and the consequences for NATO and transatlantic relations can be far-reaching.
Source: Daily Express US
Update
According to the latest unconfirmed reports, President Trump is considering paying every Greenlandese from $10 to $100,000 for moving Greenland under US jurisdiction.
