Donald Trump, the newly elected US president, has once again set his sights on Greenland, the massive ice-covered island in the Arctic. Known for his bold and unconventional ideas, Trump believes owning Greenland is crucial for America’s national security and global freedom.
This isn’t the first time Trump has floated this idea. Back in 2019, during his first term as president, he called it a “great real estate deal” and said Denmark, which owns Greenland, would be happy to sell it since funding the island was financially straining. However, Denmark and Greenland didn’t just say no — they rejected the idea outright. In response, Trump canceled his planned state visit to Copenhagen, sparking a global media frenzy.
Now, Trump is bringing the idea back. Posting on his TruthSocial platform, he wrote: “For purposes of national security and freedom throughout the world, the US feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.”
But why Greenland?
A Frozen Treasure Trove
Although Greenland is covered in ice and has only about 57,000 residents, it holds incredible strategic and economic value. The island is rich in gold, silver, copper, and uranium, and experts believe its surrounding waters could hide vast oil reserves. Even more intriguing, Greenland gives access to the Arctic, a region where major powers are racing to claim natural resources and dominate strategic routes.
With climate change melting Arctic ice, this frozen frontier is opening up new opportunities — and risks. The US doesn’t want to be left behind.
Trump’s Pick for Denmark Ambassador
To make his Greenland vision a reality, Trump has chosen Ken Howery, the co-founder of PayPal, as the next US ambassador to Denmark. Describing Howery as a “brilliant entrepreneur” and “public servant,” Trump believes he’s the perfect person to represent America’s interests. Howery previously served as the US ambassador to Sweden, so he’s no stranger to diplomatic challenges.
Global Tensions in the Arctic
The Arctic has become a hotbed of geopolitical competition. Russia, in particular, is increasing its military presence in the region. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov recently criticized the US and NATO for conducting exercises in the Arctic, calling it part of Washington’s push to dominate the area.
Trump’s renewed interest in Greenland is likely to stir up even more global debate, especially as countries vie for control over this resource-rich region.
So, will Trump’s Greenland dream ever come true? While Denmark has made it clear they’re not selling, Trump’s bold ambitions continue to keep the world watching.
