In early 2026, President Donald Trump pushed for a U.S. takeover of Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.

"All the United States is asking for is a place called Greenland, where we already had it as a trustee, but respectfully returned it back to Denmark not long ago," Trump said.

The last time the United States purchased land from Denmark, the sale included Jeffrey Epstein’s future notorious island — which has since been dubbed “Epstein Island” and “Pedophile Island.” The 1917 Treaty of the Danish West Indies saw what is now known as the US Virgin Islands bought by the United States for $25 million (roughly $633 million today),

Former New Hampshire Congressman Richard Swett served as an ambassador to Denmark under the Clinton administration. He spoke about the relationship between the U.S. and Denmark historically, and how he views the situation.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday offered some biting words about Denmark, which maintains territorial control over Greenland, after the European country’s pension fund announced it would unwind its investment in US government bonds.

Greenland’s involvement in the international news prompts a variety of reactions from Sanne Edmonson of Sioux Falls. “A lot of things,” Edmonson said Wednesday. “First of all, like scared, worried, angry and just like,

EADaily, January 7th, 2026. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Congress that the administration's recent threats against Greenland do not mean an imminent invasion, and the goal is to buy the island from Denmark,

Explore the complex geopolitical dynamics surrounding Greenland as it grapples with U. S. ambitions and Danish control, highlighting the island's struggle for self-determination in the face of imperialism.

President Donald Trump has announced the United States would impose 10% tariffs on multiple European countries unless Denmark agrees to a purchase.

Trump, in an interview on Fox Business Network ​from ⁠Davos, also acknowledged the impact of his quest for Greenland on global markets and said he did not plan to pay to acquire it. "It's really being negotiated now,