Trump afirma que cualquier cosa menor al control de EE.UU. sobre Groenlandia "es inaceptable”

In a series of posts on his social media platform, Trump reiterated his long-standing claim that the United States “needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security,” arguing that American control of the Arctic territory would significantly strengthen NATO and prevent geopolitical rivals from expanding their influence in the region.

“NATO becomes far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the UNITED STATES,” Trump wrote. “Anything less than that is unacceptable.”

Trump’s remarks came just hours before U.S. Vice President JD Vance was scheduled to host high-level talks at the White House with the Danish foreign minister and Greenland’s representative, alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The meeting is focused on Arctic security, defense cooperation, and rising global competition in the region.

Greenland, a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has gained increasing strategic relevance due to its geographic position in the Arctic, growing military importance, and proximity to key shipping routes. Trump linked the territory directly to U.S. defense planning, stating that Greenland is “vital for the Golden Dome we are building,” referring to the Pentagon’s next-generation missile defense system.

In particularly forceful language, Trump warned that if the United States does not assert control, rival powers would move in.

“NATO should be leading the way for us to get it. IF WE DON’T, RUSSIA OR CHINA WILL, AND THAT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!” he wrote, emphasizing that NATO’s deterrence capacity depends heavily on U.S. military power.

The comments also followed Trump’s dismissal of statements made a day earlier by Greenland’s Premier, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, who firmly rejected any possibility of U.S. control.

“Greenland does not want to be owned by the USA. Greenland does not want to be governed by the USA. Greenland will not be part of the USA,” Nielsen said during a press conference in Copenhagen.

Asked about those remarks, Trump responded bluntly: “That’s their problem. I disagree with him. I don’t know who he is… but that’s going to be a big problem for him.”

Trump’s renewed push has revived a highly sensitive geopolitical debate first sparked during his presidency, raising concerns among European allies about sovereignty, international law, and the future of Arctic governance. With U.S. elections approaching and global competition intensifying, Greenland has once again become a flashpoint in the broader struggle for strategic dominance in the High North.