Donald Trump rules out 'using force' to take Greenland as he slams 'catastrophic' Britain

In Davos on 21 Jan 2026, Trump said he won’t use force to seize Greenland, disparaging Britain.

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Donald Trump rules out 'using force' to take Greenland as he slams 'catastrophic' Britain

At the World Economic Forum in Davos on 21 January 2026, President Donald Trump announced he would not use force to take control of Greenland, the Danish‑owned Arctic island. Speaking to journalists and business leaders, he reiterated his long‑standing proposal to annex the territory and criticized Britain, calling its economic policies ‘catastrophic’. Trump said he loved Europe but felt it was drifting off course. The comments followed the US Treasury’s earlier discussions of increased involvement in Greenland’s infrastructure. While Trump denied any military action, he promised continued diplomatic pressure. The speech was broadcast on GB News and other outlets, sparking debate about US ambitions in the North Atlantic.

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