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Trump says U.S. 'alone' can protect Greenland but won't use force to take it

January 21, 2026

During a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump emphasized that the U. S. would not resort to military force to acquire Greenland, but urged European leaders to engage in immediate negotiations regarding the territory's future. Trump framed the acquisition as vital for global security and expressed his expectation for European cooperation.

Trump says U.S. 'alone' can protect Greenland but won't use force to take it

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Trump stated he won't use military force to acquire Greenland.
He called for immediate negotiations with European leaders.
Trump described the acquisition of Greenland as important for global security.
Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.

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Trump says U.S. 'alone' can protect Greenland but won't use force to take it

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