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January 7, 2026
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US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House

US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House

The statement came hours after European leaders issued a joint statement rallying behind Denmark, which has been pushing back against Trump's ambitions for the Arctic island. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The White House has confirmed that US President Donald Trump is discussing "a range of options" to acquire Greenland, a semi-autonomous region of Denmark, including the use of military intervention, deeming it a "national security priority." This comes as European leaders rallied behind Denmark, emphasizing Greenland's right to self-determination.

  • US President Donald Trump stated the US "needed" Greenland for security reasons.
  • Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that a US attack on Greenland would spell the end of Nato.
  • Six European allies, including the UK, France, and Germany, issued a joint statement supporting Denmark's stance, emphasizing respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.
  • Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen welcomed the European statement and called for "respectful dialogue".
  • Stephen Miller, a senior aide to Trump, stated it was "the formal position of the US government that Greenland should be part of the US."

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