In a message posted on his social media platform Truth Social on Sunday, Trump accused Denmark of failing to address the alleged Russian security issue in Greenland despite, he said, 20 years of NATO urging Copenhagen to take action.
'Now it is time, and it will be done!!!' Trump wrote emphasizing his belief that previous efforts have been insufficient.
Trump's comments come amid his ongoing push to bring Greenland, a vast autonomous territory of Denmark, more firmly into the United States' strategic orbit, a campaign that has drawn sharp criticism internationally.
While the United States once expressed interest in purchasing the island decades ago, Trump has reignited the issue with fresh urgency, tying it directly to global security concerns.
Officials in both Denmark and Greenland have repeatedly rejected the idea that the territory is for sale or should become part of the United States, underscoring the island's status as part of the Kingdom of Denmark while enjoying a large degree of self-government.
In recent days, Trump also threatened to impose increasing tariffs on European allies including Denmark unless they agree to discussions over the future of Greenland. His administration says Greenland's location is critically important because of what he calls an encroaching presence by Russia and China in the Arctic.
However, Danish officials and many NATO partners argue that Greenland's defense is already secured through the alliance's collective defense provisions, and they have rebuffed Trump's security rationale.
The White House, Denmark's government, and the Danish foreign ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Trump's latest statement.
This latest episode adds to ongoing tensions between the United States and its European allies over strategic priorities in the Arctic and broader geopolitical cooperation.
Rania Umutoni
Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/trump-vows-action-on-russian-threat-in-greenland
