# US interest in Greenland acquisition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-interest-in-greenland-acquisition > Updated: 2026-09-28T15:00:56.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Donald Trump has expressed a renewed interest in the United States acquiring Greenland, citing the territory’s strategic Arctic location and rare earth mineral deposits as an ‘absolute necessity.’ This proposal has met significant resistance from international leaders, including Danish officials who previously dismissed the idea as ‘absurd,’ and European leaders such as Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer. Following these initial statements, tensions escalated when President-elect Trump refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire the territory. When questioned about committing to non-military means, he stated, “Maybe I have to do something.” In response, Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte Egede asserted that the island is not “for sale.” The situation carries significant geopolitical implications, as Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and protected under NATO’s Article 5. European leaders, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, have expressed concern or a “certain lack of understanding” regarding the rhetoric. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Donald Trump refuses to rule out military force to acquire Greenland Donald Trump has refused to rule out military force to acquire Greenland, sparking criticism from EU leaders and raising questions regarding NATO's collective defense obligations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-refuses-to-rule-out-military-force-to-acquire-greenland ### 2026-09-25: Donald Trump pursues Greenland acquisition for strategic resources Donald Trump has renewed calls for the United States to acquire Greenland, citing its strategic Arctic location and rare earth minerals despite strong opposition from Danish and European leaders. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-pursues-greenland-acquisition-for-strategic-resources --- Cite as: US interest in Greenland acquisition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-interest-in-greenland-acquisition