Trump Says Negotiations Regarding Greenland are Happening Now

Articles | February 13, 2026 | by Catholics for Catholics

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Well, I think Greenland’s going to want us,” Trump told reporters.

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Greenland, here we come.

In a theme that will just not go away, President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States is “negotiating right now for Greenland,” stressing his continued inclination to engage in bold foreign policy initiatives.

“Well, I think Greenland’s going to want us,” Trump told reporters, outside the White House, as he departed for Fort Bragg in North Carolina. “But we get along very well with Europe. We’ll see how it all works out. We’re negotiating right now for Greenland.”

Trump’s comments resuscitated the theme of Greenland, a subject that caused an uproar in Europe some months ago, especially in Denmark, the country that owns the large, arctic territory, according to a story by Newsmax. Trump has said he wants the U.S. to acquire the land. 

Strategically positioned and rich in minerals, Greenland is regarded as a prized area by the rest of the world’s great powers, including China and Russia. Both are jockeying to position themselves in trying to acquire or hold a sphere of influence over the area.

🇺🇸🇬🇱 Trump: "We're negotiating right now for Greenland."

Trump will offer backstop for European army for Greenland. Europe will accept. That’s the only way it can work for Europe to justify giving away Greenland. They totally would do that deal. pic.twitter.com/NlW3XGmf3l

— MOCez🇷🇺🇮🇶🇾🇪🇨🇳🇵🇰🇵🇸🇱🇧🇮🇷🇰🇵☀️ (@Mousacisse1) February 13, 2026

At first, critics blasted Trump for setting his sights on Greenland, saying it was just Trump being, well, Trump. Back in 2019, during the President’s first term, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the suggestion “absurd,” and Denmark’s Foreign Ministry insisted Greenland was not for sale.

But after some discussion, defense analysts have admitted that Greenland’s strategic merit is legit — especially for missile defense, early warning radars, and Arctic logistics — as China and Russia seek to budge into the High North.

Trump’s Friday comments came as the White House promotes a broader foreign policy agenda that underscores American strength and global leadership.

In recent months, Trump has ordered continued sanctions on adversaries, pursued expanded energy exports, and strengthened military cooperation with key allies.