Donald Trump suggests US control over Greenland before end of his term
Donald Trump suggested in a recent interview that the US will gain control over Greenland before his presidential term ends in early 2029.
US President Donald Trump has reignited debate over Greenland after suggesting the United States will secure control over the autonomous territory before the end of his presidential term in early 2029.
Speaking during an interview on the media platform Real America's Voice, Trump underscored the strategic importance of Greenland to American interests. His comments mark a revival of previous statements regarding US ambitions toward the island, which remains an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.
Neither Greenlandic authorities nor Danish officials have issued an official response to the latest remarks.
Sources: Sermitsiaq.
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Earlier coverage
- Aug 4, 2026, 01:30 AM UTCTrump administration faces internal friction alongside international moves
- Aug 3, 2026, 11:00 AM UTCTrump reiterates ambition for US control over Greenland by 2029