Donald Trump issues major military threat to Greenland after admitting US ‘needs it very badly’
Donald Trump has once again brought attention to his long-standing interest in Greenland, saying the U.S. needs the territory “very badly” and refusing to rule out using military force to take it. This comes after a period where many assumed he had moved on from the idea.
Since returning to office, Trump has renewed his push for the U.S. to expand into Greenland, which is an autonomous part of Denmark. His stance hasn’t gone over well—most people in Greenland strongly oppose the idea, and Danish officials have made it clear they won’t give up control. Even a visit by Vice President JD Vance to the area was met with tension.
Trump claims the U.S. wants Greenland for reasons tied to global security and peace, but his latest statements paint a much more aggressive picture. In an interview on NBC’s Meet The Press, he said he wouldn’t rule out military action to acquire the territory. He emphasized that Greenland has a small population and claimed the U.S. would “take care” of the people there, but insisted the country needs the land for strategic reasons.
This interview came just after Trump marked 100 days back in office and also included questions about another wild idea he floated months ago: making Canada the 51st U.S. state. While Trump said he doesn’t see that happening any time soon, he still talked about it, citing financial reasons and expressing frustration with Canada’s industries, like cars, energy, and lumber. He also claimed the U.S. heavily subsidizes Canada and doesn’t actually need its resources.
Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, and a vast majority of the population have rejected any idea of joining the U.S., but Trump says he’s always willing to discuss it.
Overall, Trump’s remarks suggest he’s still serious—at least in theory—about expanding U.S. territory, even if it means using military power, and his comments are stirring concern internationally.
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