Burgum reups Trump’s push to take Greenland: ‘So much opportunity up there’

The trigger that could reignite Trump's Greenland feud

A former chief analyst with the Danish Defence Intelligence Service warns diplomatic efforts to settle the Greenland dispute will fail.

Trump’s Push for Greenland

As Donald Trump threatens Greenland with a takeover, Al Jazeera speaks to people there about their concerns.

Burgum reups Trump’s push to take Greenland: ‘So much opportunity up there’

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum cast Greenland as a strategically vital asset for the U.S. economy and national security amid ongoing negotiations over a deal on mineral rights. “If you look at geographically, where it’s positioned, it is like the end cap opposite of Alaska, and if you want to protect North America and the United…

Trump’s Greenland Acquisition Bid Draws Global Pushback from Danish, Greenlandic Leaders

In early 2026, President Donald Trump ignited a significant international controversy by advocating for the United States to acquire Greenland, an expansive, icy territory largely governed by Denmark. He emphasized the strategic military advantages and abundant mineral resources of Greenland, claiming that such ownership would bolster U.S. national security. His proposals have drawn considerable attention and concern from various leaders across …