• President threatens to acquire Danish territory whether they “like it or not”
• Administration discussing payments up to $100,000 per resident to encourage secession
• European leaders warn forced takeover would destabilize NATO alliance

WASHINGTON (TDR) — President Donald Trump dramatically escalated his pursuit of Greenland on Friday, declaring the United States will do “something” to acquire the Arctic territory whether Danish authorities “like it or not,” while refusing to rule out military intervention.

Speaking during a White House meeting with oil executives, Trump justified his Greenland takeover ambitions by claiming Russia or China would occupy the world’s largest island if Washington fails to act. The president’s increasingly aggressive rhetoric has sent shockwaves through European capitals and raised questions about the future of the NATO alliance.

“We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not. Because if we don’t do it, Russia or China will take over Greenland, and we’re not going to have Russia or China as a neighbor.”

White House Confirms Military Options Under Consideration

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The Trump administration has made clear that acquiring Greenland represents a top national security priority, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirming that “utilizing the U.S. Military is always an option” for the commander in chief.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters Wednesday that purchasing the autonomous Danish territory has “always been the president’s intent from the very beginning,” echoing Trump’s first-term interest in the strategically located island. Rubio is scheduled to meet with Danish officials next week to discuss the administration’s Greenland acquisition plans.

According to Reuters, White House aides have discussed offering Greenland’s 57,000 residents payments ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 each to encourage secession from Denmark and integration with the United States. The total cost could reach nearly $6 billion at the high end of proposed figures.

European Allies Mount Unified Resistance

Seven European leaders, including Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, issued a joint statement Tuesday defending Greenland’s sovereignty and rejecting Trump’s territorial ambitions.

“Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland.”

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Frederiksen warned that any U.S. military action against Greenland would spell the end of NATO’s 80-year security partnership. France and Germany announced they are coordinating contingency plans with European partners should Washington attempt to seize the island by force.

European Council President Antonio Costa declared the European Union would not accept violations of international law, regardless of where they occur. Danish officials summoned the top U.S. diplomat in Copenhagen to express concerns about Trump’s appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland.

Congressional Leaders Express Skepticism

Bipartisan opposition has emerged on Capitol Hill to Trump’s Greenland military threat, with lawmakers questioning both the legality and strategic wisdom of forcible acquisition.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, one of Trump’s closest allies, dismissed suggestions of military intervention. “We’re not at war with Greenland. We have no intention — we have no reason to be at war with Greenland,” the Louisiana Republican told reporters.

Senator Ruben Gallego introduced a resolution to block Trump from invading the Danish territory, warning Americans to “wake up” to the president’s territorial ambitions. Senator Chris Murphy argued NATO countries would be obligated under Article 5 to defend Greenland against U.S. aggression.

Strategic Justification and Venezuela Connection

The president cited Russian and Chinese activities in Arctic waters as justification for the Trump Greenland takeover push, claiming Denmark lacks capability to adequately defend the mineral-rich island. Analysts note Greenland could serve as a staging ground for the administration’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system.

Trump’s renewed focus on Greenland comes days after Washington conducted a military operation to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, raising concerns about the administration’s willingness to use force to achieve foreign policy objectives. The president has also threatened “very high” tariffs against Denmark if it resists American acquisition efforts.

Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt said her government has “good expectations” for next week’s meeting with Rubio but emphasized it remains “too early to say how it will end.” She acknowledged that while Greenland needs the United States, the autonomous territory is working toward eventual statehood and independent foreign policy.

Could Trump’s pursuit of Greenland fracture the Western alliance at a moment when unity against Russia and China has never been more critical?

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