Trump refuses to rule out military force to acquire Greenland, calling it 'national security priority'

President Trump escalated his threats to acquire Greenland, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt issuing an official statement declaring Greenland 'a national security priority' and stating that 'utilizing the U.S. military is always an option.' Trump argued the U.S. needs to control the Danish territory to counter threats from China and Russia in the Arctic. The threats drew immediate rejection from European leaders, including Denmark's Prime Minister, and raised concerns about potential unprecedented challenges to NATO, as the alliance could face an armed confrontation involving its most powerful member. This marks Trump's third time raising the issue of acquiring Greenland (previously in 2019 during his first term and again in late 2024), causing alarm among European allies about the future of the transatlantic alliance. The statement was reported by multiple outlets including CBC, San Mateo Daily Journal, and other major news organizations.

"Utilizing the U.S. military is always an option" — Official White House statement from Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt regarding Greenland acquisition