Trump Threatens to Take Greenland Over Russia/China

On January 10 2026, President Donald Trump told a White‑House press conference that the United States would act on Greenland “whether they like it or not” if Russia or China moved to take the Danish‑administered island. Trump, flanked by Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and oil‑industry leaders, said he would prefer a “deal” but would take a “hard way” if no agreement emerged. He refrained from naming a price, but hinted at future talks. European leaders, including Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, warned that a U.S. military move would end NATO, while the U.K. and France pledged to defend Greenland’s sovereignty. The comments raise tensions over Arctic security and U.S.–Danish relations.