A timeline of US President Donald Trump's interest in Greenland
Summary
President Donald Trump has shown ongoing interest in the United States acquiring Greenland, a semiautonomous territory controlled by Denmark, starting in 2019. This idea caused tensions between the U.S., Denmark, Greenland, and other European allies, with Greenlandic and Danish leaders firmly rejecting any sale or takeover.Key Facts
- In 2019, President Trump expressed interest in buying Greenland but called the idea "not No. 1 on the burner."
- Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen dismissed the idea as absurd and criticized Trump’s comments.
- Before starting his second term, President Trump renewed his interest, saying controlling Greenland was "an absolute necessity."
- Greenland’s leaders clearly stated they are not for sale and rejected U.S. control.
- Trump's son visited Greenland in early 2025, and Trump did not rule out using military force to gain control.
- Greenland’s parliament and all political parties firmly opposed any U.S. takeover.
- Denmark criticized the U.S. for underinvesting in Greenland’s security and condemned covert U.S. influence efforts on the island.
- Several high-level meetings took place between U.S., Danish, and Greenlandic officials to address the tensions without agreement on U.S. ownership of Greenland.
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