Insiders have informed CBS News that officials from the Trump administration will meet with their Danish counterparts on Wednesday to discuss Greenland. This unannounced meeting follows comments from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who informed Congress of President Trump's interest in acquiring the Danish territory. The White House mentioned on Tuesday that various options, including military force, are on the table for obtaining Greenland.

President Trump reinforced the possibility of using force, stating, "I would like to make a deal the easy way, but if we don't do it the easy way, we're going to do it the hard way." Senator Tim Kaine, who recently met with Danish officials, expressed bipartisan congressional support for preventing any military action. Kaine emphasised the importance of maintaining Denmark as an ally, not adversary.

In an interview with the New York Times, Trump described Greenland's acquisition as psychologically crucial for success, citing defence needs. His comments have heightened tensions with European allies, calling into question the US's commitment to European defence. Fearing that Greenland might become a pivotal issue, European diplomats pointed to a change in America's position on NATO.

Governor Jeff Landry, appointed as special envoy to Greenland by Trump, highlighted US historical defence of Greenland, calling recent disputes a matter of "hospitality, not hostility." Denmark's Ambassador Jesper Møller Sørensen, however, reiterated Greenland's longstanding association with Denmark. Greenland's leadership also affirmed their desire for independence, stating they want to be "Greenlanders."

The Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, signalled that any American military move could dismantle NATO. Given Denmark's NATO membership, such an attack would invoke NATO's collective defence agreement, risking a broader military conflict. "If we pursue such a path, it would be disastrous," Kaine remarked, predicting isolation for America, reported CBS News.

Key Takeaways

• The Trump administration and Danish officials are meeting about Greenland.

• Trump suggested military force is an option for acquiring Greenland.

• Greenland's leadership and Denmark oppose US acquisition efforts.

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With a US-owned Greenland, the American border gets closer to Russia with Europe becoming the thin meat in a s__t sandwich.

Bolstering America's defensive requirements my arse.

14 minutes ago, webfact said:

"I would like to make a deal the easy way, but if we don't do it the easy way, we're going to do it the hard way."

This further alienates the US from the rest of the normal-thinking universe.

The gospel according to the Grok, blessed be the name of the Grok:

Q: Is this a gangster statement to say "I would like to make a deal the easy way, but if we don't do it the easy way, we're going to do it the hard way."

A: The statement is widely understood as a threat or an ultimatum rather than merely a "gangster statement". 

While the phrase is a common trope in crime films, its use in real-life negotiations, particularly in a high-stakes or formal context, implies an intent to use leverage, coercion, or even force if the preferred option (the "easy way") is not accepted. The "hard way" implies undesirable consequences for the other party.

C'mon MAGA, wake up!

Trump is lying, a lease would give him the security he "says" he needs, but he's ruled a lease out.

It's about stealing the natural resources, nothing else.

If he gets Greenland, he will go for Canada. Greenland is useless without Canada, it's only 16 miles away whereas the USA is 750 miles away.

Defense of Greenland: Agreement Between the United States and the Kingdom of Denmark, April 27, 1951 allows the United States to keep its military bases in Greenland, and to establish new bases or "defense areas" if required so why does trump want to own greenland if the truth is told he wants the minerals its nothing to do with defence

STOCKHOLM, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Greenland's government said on Monday it will increase its efforts to ensure that the defence of the Arctic territory takes place under the auspices of NATO, and again rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's ambition to take over the island.

"All NATO member states, including the United States, have a common interest in the defence of Greenland," the island's coalition government said in a statement.

The European Union's Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius warned on Monday that a U.S. military takeover of Greenland would be the end of NATO.

Greenland says it should be defended by NATO

Why the US does not need to invade Greenland to protect its security.

Hopefully it’s just more distraction from this manic excuse for a president.

Epstein files distraction

On 1/12/2026 at 7:07 AM, NanLaew said:

With a US-owned Greenland, the American border gets closer to Russia

I think Alaska is just over 50 miles away from Russia...

3 minutes ago, klauskunkel said:

I think Alaska is just over 50 miles away from Russia...

Good point, but nobody's worried about it.

On 1/13/2026 at 8:25 AM, FritsSikkink said:

Epstein files distraction

23 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

The perfect plan to silence the 34 times convicted felon, and adjudicated rapist

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13 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

Defense of Greenland: Agreement Between the United States and the Kingdom of Denmark, April 27, 1951 allows the United States to keep its military bases in Greenland, and to establish new bases or "defense areas" if required so why does trump want to own greenland if the truth is told he wants the minerals its nothing to do with defence

as oppossed to Denmark which deploys 2 " dog sleds"

4 minutes ago, Luuk Chaai said:

as oppossed to Denmark which deploys 2 " dog sleds"

The Sirius Dog-Sled Patrol isn’t designed to repel an invasion. Greenland’s broader security falls under Denmark and NATO, which are there to handle major threats. Sirius exists to assert sovereignty and maintain a presence in the ice desert. there is nothing wrong with that ! your convicte felon trump is full of BS which the yanks are now waking up to!!!!

On 1/12/2026 at 7:07 AM, NanLaew said:

With a US-owned Greenland, the American border gets closer to Russia with Europe becoming the thin meat in a s__t sandwich.

Bolstering America's defensive requirements my arse.

Mainland to mainland, Alaska is 88 km from Russia.

Someone could read a book out loud to Trump about how Germany thought Norway would be easy to invade and were shocked by the Norwegians' defense.

As mentioned many times by me and others, Russia is closer to America than Greenland.

trump represents a clear and present danger to my country and to the global community. he needs to be removed as the current part-time occupier of the White House ...

7 hours ago, JensenZ said:

Mainland to mainland, Alaska is 88 km from Russia.

Yeah, about 50 miles. Already pointed out.

On 1/12/2026 at 7:07 AM, NanLaew said:

Bolstering America's defensive requirements my arse.

On 1/13/2026 at 10:10 AM, MikeandDow said:

The Sirius Dog-Sled Patrol isn’t designed to repel an invasion. Greenland’s broader security falls under Denmark and NATO, which are there to handle major threats. Sirius exists to assert sovereignty and maintain a presence in the ice desert. there is nothing wrong with that ! your convicte felon trump is full of BS which the yanks are now waking up to!!!!

Denmark and Nato .. a couple of "Nothing Burgers" !

19 minutes ago, Luuk Chaai said:

a couple of "Nothing Burgers" !

What a stupid post !!!

12 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

What a stupid post !!!

true .. all that fuss about a nothing burger and a group of non paying can't defend themselves europeans

Greenland is a democracy. Denmark is a democracy.

No excuse about drugs or Communists. Simple greed.

1 hour ago, Luuk Chaai said:

true .. all that fuss about a nothing burger and a group of non paying can't defend themselves europeans

think you best not post as you clearly do not know what you are taking about!!

2 minutes ago, Purdey said:

Greenland is a democracy. Denmark is a democracy.

No excuse about drugs or Communists. Simple greed.

Agree its just that Nutjob trump BS

1 hour ago, MikeandDow said:

What a stupid post !!!

A Trump voter...😏

2 minutes ago, transam said:

A Trump voter...😏

And another stupid post,! need to get your facts right, not a yank.!! i just think trump is a nutjob and a danger to the free world

Anybody wonder where this Greenland idea came from? I don't think Trump came up with it while reading back issues of National Geographic. No, apparently it was this guy who put the bug in his ear, although Trump is now claiming full credit for coming up with it.

As New York Times journalist Peter Baker and New Yorker writer Susan Glasser reported in their book The Divider, an unexpected friend of Trump’s planted the idea: Ronald Lauder of Estée Lauder, the $29 billion makeup brand. The cosmetics billionaire reportedly pitched Trump on buying Greenland—though by 2019, Trump was claiming it as his own brainchild. According to the Times, Lauder “offered himself as a back channel to the Danish government to negotiate.” https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/01/why-buy-greenland-trump-annex-ronald-lauder-manifest-destiny/

2 hours ago, Luuk Chaai said:

Denmark and Nato .. a couple of "Nothing Burgers" !

The USA didn't say that after September 11 when it expected help from NATO countries and launched its invasion of Afghanistan. Denmark lost 43 people in the USA's folly. It was a significant loss of life for the small nation. Don't be disrespectful or an ingrate.