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Trump Advisor Claims Greenland 'Rightfully' Belongs to the US, Hints at Takeover

Published January 6, 2026, 17:00
Trump Advisor Claims Greenland 'Rightfully' Belongs to the US, Hints at Takeover

Stephen Miller, a top advisor to Donald Trump, stated that Greenland 'rightfully' belongs to the United States and that the Trump administration could take control of the autonomous Danish territory if it desired, without fearing military resistance. These statements are part of a broader rhetoric justifying American imperialism and the assumption of control over foreign lands and resources. Miller argued that the world is governed by power and violence, and that the US can overthrow national governments for its own benefit. The Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, strongly criticized the statements, characterizing them as 'threats' and an attack on a NATO ally. The occupation of Greenland would violate the NATO Treaty, which provides for collective defense. Furthermore, Miller reiterated Trump's intention to exercise control over Venezuela and exploit its oil reserves, following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro. He dismissed international treaties guaranteeing the independence and sovereignty of states, describing them as 'international niceties'. The statements by Miller have drawn criticism even from US allies, while the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, condemned a violation of the UN Charter.