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Will Trump take control of Greenland?
8 January 2026
27 minutes
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After his major military operation in Venezuela, President Trump has escalated his rhetoric about taking control of Greenland. Trump has repeatedly suggested that the Arctic island – which is a semi-autonomous Danish territory - should be part of the US. "We need Greenland from a national security situation”, Trump told reporters recently, “It's so strategic”. In capitals around Europe, leaders are now wondering if Trump might just follow through on his threats.
We speak to journalist Adrienne Murray in Copenhagen to find out how Greenlanders and Danes feel about Trump’s comments, and what any US action on Greenland could mean for the future of Nato and Europe.
Producers: Viv Jones, Aron Keller and Xandra Ellin
Executive producer: Bridget Harney
Mix: Travis Evans
Senior news editor: China Collins
Photo: Danish troops take part in military drills in Greenland. Credit: Guglielmo Mangiapane/ Reuters

