Former US President Donald Trump has once again sparked controversy by openly reiterating his intention to take control of Greenland, saying the United States would do so “either the easy way or the hard way.”
Speaking during a meeting with oil and gas industry executives at the White House, Trump made his stance clear, stressing that the US cannot afford to let Russia or China expand their influence near Greenland, which he described as strategically critical.
“I want to make a deal — the easy way. But if that doesn’t happen, then we’ll do it the hard way,” Trump said, according to people present at the meeting.
Strategic importance of Greenland
Trump argued that Greenland’s geopolitical location, natural resources, and security relevance make it too important for the US to ignore. He claimed that growing interest from China and Russia in the Arctic region poses a long-term threat to American and NATO security.
Not the first time
This is not the first time Trump has spoken about acquiring Greenland. During his presidency, he had floated the idea of buying Greenland from Denmark, a proposal that was firmly rejected by Danish authorities, who called it “absurd.”
Global reactions likely
Trump’s remarks are expected to trigger strong reactions from Denmark and European allies, as Greenland is an autonomous territory under the Kingdom of Denmark. Any suggestion of a forced takeover would raise serious concerns under international law.
Bigger geopolitical message
Analysts see Trump’s statement less as an immediate policy move and more as a signal of his hardline geopolitical thinking, especially ahead of future political developments in the US. His comments underline Washington’s growing focus on the Arctic as a new global power battleground, driven by energy resources, shipping routes, and military strategy.
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