Donald Trump vows US will control Greenland by 2029

Donald Trump Greenland US control 2029 Arctic strategy

U.S. President Donald Trump told interviewers that the United States will have operational control of Greenland before his term ends in January 2029. He framed the claim as a national‑security measure to keep Russia and China out of the strategically vital Arctic corridor and to secure the island’s rare‑earth and other mineral resources. The United States already operates the Pituffik Space Base on the island for missile‑warning and space‑monitoring.

Greenland’s autonomous government and Denmark have rejected the proposal, with Premier Jens‑Frederik Nielsen stating that Greenland is not for sale and that its people do not want U.S. rule. Earlier, Trump threatened a 10 percent tariff on Danish goods if a “full purchase” of Greenland was not agreed, but later withdrew the threat. The statement has drawn diplomatic criticism and heightened tensions over Arctic policy.

Entities

Denmark · Denmark · Donald Trump · Greenland · Jens‑Frederik Nielsen · Office of Management and Budget · Pituffik Space Base · Susan Collins · U.S. Senate · United States

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[● 4 SOURCES] Donald Trump said the United States will have control over Greenland by January 2029. www.op-online.de · www.indyturk.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Denmark and Greenland have rejected any sale or transfer of sovereignty to the United States. www.op-online.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Greenland contains large deposits of rare‑earth elements and other strategic minerals. www.op-online.de · www.indyturk.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Trump described US control of Greenland as a bet, saying “You will be right.” www.op-online.de
[● 2 SOURCES] Trump previously threatened a 10 % tariff on Denmark if no agreement on a Greenland purchase was reached, then withdrew the threat. www.op-online.de
[● 2 SOURCES] Trump met NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte to discuss a framework for a future Greenland agreement. www.op-online.de
[● 2 SOURCES] The United States operates the Pituffik Space Base on Greenland for missile‑early‑warning and space monitoring. www.op-online.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Trump cited national security and competition with China and Russia as reasons for US control of Greenland. www.op-online.de · www.indyturk.com