Denmark, NATO push back as Trump renews calls for U.S. control of Greenland
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen warned U.S. attempts to take control of Greenland could fracture NATO after President Trump's renewed calls for U.S. control following a U.S. operation in Venezuela.

European leaders push back on Trump’s comments about a US takeover of Greenland

European leaders push back on Trump’s comments about a US takeover of Greenland

Trump aide Stephen Miller says no-one would fight US over Greenland

Trump Greenland takeover would end NATO, Denmark asserts
Overview
Frederiksen said a U.S. takeover of Greenland would risk NATO's dissolution and urged allies to uphold Greenland's sovereignty.
President Trump renewed calls for U.S. control of Greenland after a U.S. military operation in Venezuela and appointed Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland.
European leaders, including Denmark and Greenland, rejected Trump's proposal and emphasized Greenland's status as a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark and NATO.
Stephen Miller publicly suggested the U.S. should acquire Greenland to protect NATO interests and claimed the U.S. could seize the island if it chose to.
The Pituffik Space Base, managed by the U.S. Department of Defense in northwestern Greenland since a 1951 defense agreement, supports missile warning and NATO space surveillance.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the story by emphasizing the diplomatic tensions and international norms. They highlight Denmark's and European allies' unified stance against US claims, stressing principles like sovereignty and territorial integrity. The narrative underscores the potential geopolitical fallout, using neutral language to present both US and European perspectives, while subtly questioning the US's aggressive posture.