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How Donald Trump could take control of Greenland
US president wants to take the vast Arctic territory from Denmark. What could he really do?
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3️⃣ Annexation
An invasion of Greenland would take a matter of minutes. But it could mean the end of Nato. Would Trump risk it? Some worry that a quirk of cartography – Greenland is often disproportionately large on maps – has whet the appetite of the world’s most powerful former real estate mogul.
An invasion of Greenland would take a matter of minutes. But it could mean the end of Nato. Would Trump risk it? Some worry that a quirk of cartography – Greenland is often disproportionately large on maps – has whet the appetite of the world’s most powerful former real estate mogul.
January 8, 2026 at 12:26 PM
3️⃣ Annexation
An invasion of Greenland would take a matter of minutes. But it could mean the end of Nato. Would Trump risk it? Some worry that a quirk of cartography – Greenland is often disproportionately large on maps – has whet the appetite of the world’s most powerful former real estate mogul.
An invasion of Greenland would take a matter of minutes. But it could mean the end of Nato. Would Trump risk it? Some worry that a quirk of cartography – Greenland is often disproportionately large on maps – has whet the appetite of the world’s most powerful former real estate mogul.
2️⃣ Greenland independence
Few Greenlanders want to become part of the US, but a majority want independence from Denmark. This could be an opportunity for the US. An independent Greenland would need security, potentially giving Washington full military access. Is this enough for Trump? Some fear not.
Few Greenlanders want to become part of the US, but a majority want independence from Denmark. This could be an opportunity for the US. An independent Greenland would need security, potentially giving Washington full military access. Is this enough for Trump? Some fear not.
January 8, 2026 at 12:26 PM
2️⃣ Greenland independence
Few Greenlanders want to become part of the US, but a majority want independence from Denmark. This could be an opportunity for the US. An independent Greenland would need security, potentially giving Washington full military access. Is this enough for Trump? Some fear not.
Few Greenlanders want to become part of the US, but a majority want independence from Denmark. This could be an opportunity for the US. An independent Greenland would need security, potentially giving Washington full military access. Is this enough for Trump? Some fear not.
1️⃣ Sticking to the status quo
Greenland has been part of Denmark since 1953. Denmark’s preferred option is to give the US more presence there. Currently the US has one base with fewer than 200 personnel. Officials would also welcome more US investment. The US response, they say, has been lukewarm.
Greenland has been part of Denmark since 1953. Denmark’s preferred option is to give the US more presence there. Currently the US has one base with fewer than 200 personnel. Officials would also welcome more US investment. The US response, they say, has been lukewarm.
January 8, 2026 at 12:26 PM
1️⃣ Sticking to the status quo
Greenland has been part of Denmark since 1953. Denmark’s preferred option is to give the US more presence there. Currently the US has one base with fewer than 200 personnel. Officials would also welcome more US investment. The US response, they say, has been lukewarm.
Greenland has been part of Denmark since 1953. Denmark’s preferred option is to give the US more presence there. Currently the US has one base with fewer than 200 personnel. Officials would also welcome more US investment. The US response, they say, has been lukewarm.