Denmark open to allowing Trump increased U.S. military presence in Greenland

01/14/2025 / By Arsenio Toledo

Greenland and Denmark reportedly engaged in private talks with President-elect Donald Trump’s team.
The talks focused on allowing the U.S. to increase its military presence in Greenland while firmly rejecting the territory’s sale to America.
Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute Egede asserts the territory’s desire for independence and autonomy from Denmark, stating the region’s desire “to be Greenlandic.”
Citing national security and countering Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic, Trump views Greenland as critical but faces resistance to coercive measures.

Greenland and Denmark have initiated private discussions with President-elect Donald Trump’s team, signaling openness to increasing the United States’ military presence in the Arctic territory while firmly rejecting any notion of a sale.

The talks, reported by Axios, come as Trump renews his interest in Greenland, citing its strategic importance for U.S. national security and global influence.

Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute Egede emphasized the island’s commitment to self-determination during a joint press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Friday, Jan. 10. (Related: Trump refuses to rule out military action to secure Greenland, Panama Canal for U.S. national security.)

“We have a desire for independence, a desire to be the master of our own house,” Egede said. “Greenland is for the Greenlandic people. We do not want to be Danish, we do not want to be American. We want to be Greenlandic.”

Trump’s interest in Greenland is not new. In 2019, during his first term, he floated the idea of purchasing the island, a proposal Denmark swiftly dismissed as “absurd.”

Last December, Trump reiterated his stance on Truth Social, writing, “For purposes of national security and freedom throughout the world, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.”

At a recent press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump highlighted Greenland’s strategic value, particularly its role in countering Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic.

“We need Greenland for national security reasons,” he said, warning against foreign encroachment. “We’re not letting that happen.”

The U.S. has maintained a military presence in Greenland since 1951, with the Pituffik Space Base, formerly and better known as the Thule Air Base in the territory’s northwestern coast, serving as a critical component of the U.S. ballistic missile early warning system.

The base, now under the control of the U.S. Space Force, underscores Greenland’s enduring strategic importance. However, Trump’s refusal to rule out coercive measures to secure control over the island has raised eyebrows among European leaders. Danish officials have privately sought clarification from Trump’s team, emphasizing that Greenland is “not for sale” but expressing willingness to discuss expanded military cooperation.

Greenlandic government interested in independence, not acquisition by the U.S.

The discussions come at a pivotal moment for Greenland, which has been steadily moving toward greater autonomy since its 2008 referendum that established its status as an autonomous self-governing region within the Kingdom of Denmark, and the subsequent passage of the Greenland Self-Government Act the next year.

Egede reaffirmed Greenland’s long-term goal of independence, stating, “This is something everyone should respect. But that doesn’t mean we are cutting all ties, all cooperation, and all relations with Denmark.”

The Arctic’s geopolitical significance has grown in recent years as access to sea routes and untapped mineral resources expand. Greenland, the world’s largest island, sits at the center of this emerging competition.

Malte Humpert, a senior fellow at the Arctic Institute, noted that the U.S. could easily increase its military presence in Greenland under its existing alliance with Denmark, without resorting to drastic measures.

The evolving dialogue highlights the complex interplay between Greenland’s push for independence, Denmark’s stewardship, and the U.S.’s strategic ambitions. As the Arctic becomes a new frontier for global power dynamics, the outcome of these discussions could have far-reaching implications for international security and diplomacy.

For now, Greenland remains steadfast in its identity. As Egede put it, “We want to be Greenlandic.”

Watch this episode of the “Brighteon Broadcast News” show as Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, discusses the real reason why Trump wants Greenland.

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