“It Will Be Done”: Trump Speaks on Russian Presence Around Greenland
In a renewed escalation of rhetoric over the Arctic, U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Sunday that Denmark has failed for two decades to address a “Russian threat” near Greenland and that American intervention is now imperative. “Now it is time, and it will be done!!!” he wrote on his Truth Social platform.
The president’s post frames his longstanding ambition to acquire the vast, autonomous Danish territory as a pressing matter of national security. He asserted that NATO has been urging Denmark for 20 years to remove this perceived threat from Greenland, adding, “Unfortunately, Denmark has been unable to do anything about it.”
A Persistent Ambition Meets Firm Resistance
This latest statement reinforces a policy stance that has defined Trump’s approach to the region. He has repeatedly insisted that the United States will settle for nothing less than ownership of Greenland, viewing its strategic location as vital to countering the encroaching influence of both Russia and China in the Arctic.
However, this ambition has been met with unwavering rejection. Leaders of both Denmark and Greenland have stated unequivocally that the island is not for sale and its people do not wish to become part of the United States. European officials have also noted that Greenland, as part of the Kingdom of Denmark, is already protected under NATO’s collective security umbrella.
Linking Security to Economic Pressure
The security argument is now explicitly tied to economic leverage. Just a day before his “it will be done” post, President Trump vowed to implement a wave of increasing tariffs on European allies until the U.S. is allowed to purchase Greenland. This move signals a willingness to treat the acquisition not as a diplomatic negotiation, but as a demand backed by potential trade penalties.
The White House, the Danish presidency of the European Union, and Denmark’s foreign ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the latest statement.
A Growing Arctic Standoff
President Trump’s persistent focus on Greenland underscores the growing geopolitical significance of the Arctic. As melting ice opens new shipping routes and access to resources, the region has become an arena for great-power competition. The U.S. president’s blunt declarations, dismissing both Danish sovereignty and NATO’s existing security arrangements, introduce a volatile element into this delicate strategic landscape.
The phrase “it will be done” leaves a critical question unanswered: by what means? The coming weeks will reveal whether this represents a hardening negotiation posture, a prelude to more concrete actions, or a continuation of rhetorical pressure. What remains clear is that Greenland, much to the dismay of its people and its governing kingdom, remains firmly in the crosshairs of a U.S. administration determined to reshape the map of the Arctic.
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