Trump still wants to take over Greenland – and he won’t stop there

Trump still wants to take over Greenland – and he won’t stop there



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  1. Just when it seemed [Donald Trump](https://inews.co.uk/topic/donald-trump?ico=in-line_link) had forgotten all about it, suddenly [Greenland](https://inews.co.uk/topic/greenland?ico=in-line_link) is back on his front burner.

    It is unclear what prompted his surprise announcement on Sunday night that he’s appointing a special envoy to the Danish-administered territory. Maybe the global excitement about Santa’s impending journey, which of course starts from the Claus family’s home in Greenland, reminded Trump that what he really wants for Christmas is the Stars and Stripes [planted firmly on its icy shores](https://inews.co.uk/news/world/how-trumps-ambassadors-are-irritating-their-european-hosts-3889057?ico=in-line_link). But whatever the cause, the Danes and Greenlanders now have a fresh headache for 2026.

    It comes in the form of Jeff Landry, the Republican governor of Louisiana who may soon find himself commuting occasionally between Baton Rouge and [Nuuk](https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/arctic-adventure-icebergs-tattoos-tea-3999796?ico=in-line_link), the capital of Greenland. The travel alone won’t be easy, since so far there is limited appetite for non-stop flights between the two cities.

    Landry was at pains to confirm that he’s not quitting his day job. “This in no way affects my position as Governor of Louisiana!” he [quickly posted](https://x.com/LAGovJeffLandry/status/2002950029494124986) on X, lest any of his fellow Republicans were salivating over the prospects of taking over in the state’s gubernatorial mansion. But Landry defined his appointment as an important step in America’s planned takeover of Greenland. Thanking Trump for the new gig, he wrote, “It’s an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the US”.

    Announcing the move, Trump underscored his hostile intent towards the territory. “Jeff understands how essential Greenland is to our National Security,” [he wrote](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115760829286615399) on his social media platform, Truth Social. Landry “will strongly advance our Country’s interests for the Safety, Security and Survival of our Allies, and indeed, the World,” he added.

    Denmark responded immediately, reminding the world that Greenland is not for sale. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen issued a [joint statement](https://nyheder.tv2.dk/live/2025-01-06-kampen-om-groenlands-fremtid) with Jens-Frederik Nielsen, the chairman of Greenland’s parliament. “Land borders and the sovereignty of states are rooted in international law,” they said. “You cannot annex other countries. Not even with an argument about international security. Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders … We expect respect for our territorial integrity.”

    Danish foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen described himself as “deeply angered” by Landry’s appointment, which he called “unacceptable”. He said the Danish Government would summon the [US ambassador](https://dk.usembassy.gov/ambassador/) to Denmark, Ken Howery, a co-founder of PayPal, dispatched to Copenhagen earlier this year by Trump.

  2. The file is getting to much attention, because turns out when there are more black sharpies lines than there are texts, ppl are unconvinced.

    I dont really think its a coincidence that just like in the past, the administration is doing some trumped up nonsense with Greenland.

    I wonder, how far are they willing to go?

  3. It seems inevitable that at some stage in the next 20 yeara, the US will gain control of Greenland. It’s just too important strategically.

  4. It’s a bit difficult to predict his actions. Some scenarios:

    A) He truly wants Greenland. But lacks the attention to focus on one goal, so we circle back to Greenland every 6 months.

    B) It’s just another decoy to take focus off Epstein or whatever other fires they’re trying to put out

    I mean, it doesn’t feel realistic at all. It would throw the US into a worldwide geopolitical crisis. And whatever goals Trump would have for Greenland, he wouldn’t get to see or experience for himself. These things take time. Longer than the few years he has left.

    I’m going to go with (B). It’s his trusty card when he needs to generate some news headlines.

  5. While Trump is most certainly playing his fiddle as American relations and standing burn to the ground, his political capital is all but spent. With Bipartisan efforts to hold his DOJ in contempt over the Epstein documents along with domestic economic issues will box Trump from doing too much.

  6. I had hoped that Venezuela would distract Trump from the Greenland issue.

    I guess not, he is truly infuriating. 

  7. This is like if the Danish government appointed the mayor of Århus as special envoy to the US with the task of bringing Maine under Danish control.

  8. Interesting. At one point, maybe America and Canada could have merged. But telling a people that you want to take over their nation is the best way to make them hate you and stop you. Pushing ahead on *Greenland* of all things, when America is so unpopular, isn’t just a bad strategy if you want that goal. It’s a revival of imperialist/colonialist themes. Let’s be clear – this is sort of admitting that America has no principles and that a big part of America doesn’t really feel bad about taking over America itself through violence either.

  9. Here’s the win-win power move for Denmark:

    Produce a giant imperial portrait of Trump. Tell Trump he can be the honorary king of Denmark in exchange for Hawaii.

  10. He thinks Putin is a great leader and wants to be like him in his global behavior.

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