Trump-Greenland latest: US president says ‘Europe is not heading in the right direction’ in attack on allies at Davos
Trump says only US can secure Greenland – but he won’t take it by force
- Donald Trump told world leaders in Davos that only the US can secure Greenland, describing it as a "big beautiful piece of ice" and not land.
- He reiterated his ambition to acquire the territory, stating it is crucial for strategic national and international security, rather than for its rare minerals.
- Trump called Denmark "ungrateful" and suggested America was "stupid" for returning Greenland after World War II.
- He expressed a desire for immediate negotiations for the acquisition, asserting it would enhance NATO's security despite the US giving "so much" to the alliance.
- Trump said he wants Nato to hand the territory over to the US, adding: “Unless I decide to use excessive strength and force, where we would be frankly unstoppable. That is the biggest statement I’ve made. I don’t want to use force, I don’t have to use force, I won’t use force.