Trump: U.S. Won’t Use Military Force to Acquire Greenland

During his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. would not resort to military force to acquire Greenland, emphasizing that such actions would be unnecessary. He acknowledged the respect he has for the people of Greenland and Denmark while asserting that only the U.S. could ensure the territory’s security, referencing historical U.S. intervention in WWII. Trump reiterated the importance of NATO allies defending their own territories, implying the U.S. role in preventing foreign dominance.

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