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Trump on Greenland's PM: 'I Don't Know Who He Is, But He'll Have a Problem'

Published January 14, 2026, 10:17
Trump on Greenland's PM: 'I Don't Know Who He Is, But He'll Have a Problem'

Donald Trump expressed disagreement with the Prime Minister of Greenland's decision to prioritize Denmark over the United States. Trump warned that the stance would create a problem for the leader, despite admitting he was unfamiliar with him. This disagreement comes ahead of talks between Danish and Greenlandic Foreign Ministers with US officials at the White House, aiming to de-escalate the crisis regarding the island's sovereignty. According to Politico, Trump's interest in Greenland may not be related to security or natural resources. Denmark has previously offered the US investment opportunities in Greenland, which Washington did not pursue. Furthermore, strengthening the US military presence with Copenhagen's consent would be a simpler solution to limit Chinese and Russian influence in the Arctic. In Brussels, there's a different interpretation, suggesting Trump wants to be remembered as the leader who made America 'bigger,' even geographically. This adds a strong symbolic and political dimension to his desire for control over Greenland. The Greenland issue has sparked intense debate and efforts to find a diplomatic solution, as changing the island's sovereignty would have significant geopolitical consequences.