President Donald Trump remains steadfast in his controversial push for the United States to acquire Greenland following unsuccessful discussions with Denmark. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently met with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenlandic Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt to address the matter. Trump reiterated his stance on social media, emphasizing the necessity of Greenland for national security and calling for NATO assistance in the acquisition. Despite a “fundamental disagreement,” the parties engaged in frank and constructive talks.
To explore alternative solutions apart from outright transfer of ownership, a high-level working group will be established to address Trump’s interests related to Greenland. Reports indicate that the U.S. administration is considering offering financial compensation amounting to billions of dollars to the people of Greenland in exchange for their support in the potential transfer of sovereignty.
Rasmussen expressed the importance of finding common ground while respecting the sovereignty of the Danish kingdom and the self-determination of the Greenlandic people. Despite differing views, Denmark and Greenland are committed to ongoing dialogue with the United States. A high-level working group will focus on addressing American security concerns while upholding Denmark’s territorial integrity. The group is expected to convene within weeks to further explore potential paths forward.