By Gloria Ogbonna
President Donald Trump said Wednesday morning that it is “vital” for the United States to acquire Greenland, arguing that the massive Arctic territory is essential to American national security and to what he described as the construction of a new strategic defense system he calls the “Golden Dome.”
In an early-morning post on Truth Social, Trump laid out his case bluntly, stating that Greenland’s location and strategic importance make it too critical to remain outside U.S. control. Greenland is currently an autonomous territory under the Kingdom of Denmark.
“The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security,” Trump wrote. “It is vital for the Golden Dome that we are building.”
Trump warned that if the United States does not act, rival global powers will. He argued that Russia and China are already expanding their military presence in the Arctic and would eagerly step in to fill any strategic vacuum left by the West.
“NATO should be leading the way for us to get it,” Trump continued. “IF WE DON’T, RUSSIA OR CHINA WILL, AND THAT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!”
The president emphasized that NATO’s strength, in his view, depends heavily on American military power. He said the alliance would be significantly weaker without the United States and far more formidable if Greenland were under American control.
“Militarily, without the vast power of the United States—much of which I built during my first term and am now bringing to a new and even higher level—NATO would not be an effective force or deterrent. Not even close,” Trump wrote. “NATO becomes far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the UNITED STATES.”
Trump added that any outcome short of Greenland becoming part of the United States “is unacceptable,” underscoring how central the issue is to his strategic thinking.
His comments echoed remarks he made earlier in the week while returning to Washington, D.C., aboard Air Force One.
Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Trump sharply criticized Greenland’s current defensive capabilities, portraying them as inadequate in the face of growing Russian and Chinese military activity in the region.
“Basically, their defense is two dog sleds. You know that?” Trump said. “You know what their defense is? Two dog sleds.”
He contrasted that with what he described as an increasing presence of Russian and Chinese naval forces in Arctic waters.
“In the meantime, you have Russian destroyers and submarines, and China destroyers and submarines all over the place,” he said.
Trump made clear that the United States would not tolerate such a scenario, even if it caused friction within NATO.
“We’re not going to let that happen,” he said. “And if it affects NATO, then it affects NATO. But they need us more than we need them—I will tell you that right now.”
While Trump said he would prefer a negotiated agreement to bring Greenland into the United States, he made it equally clear that he sees the outcome as inevitable.
“I’d love to make a deal with them. It’s easier,” Trump said. “But one way or the other, we’re gonna have Greenland.”
He concluded by repeating his core warning: if America does not act, its geopolitical rivals will.
“If we don’t take Greenland, Russia or China will take Greenland,” Trump said. “And I’m not gonna let that happen.”
The remarks signal that Trump views Greenland not as a distant Arctic territory, but as a central piece in what he sees as a rapidly intensifying global competition for military dominance and strategic positioning.
Source Breitbrat
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