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Trump has reiterated that he will acquire Greenland "one way or another."

The US president has denied any real offer to the Danish government. Moreover, he has accused Denmark of not protecting Greenland. . "Basically, they are defending the island with two sledges carried by dogs," Trump has denounced.

WASHINGOTN (United States), 12/01/2026.- US President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, USA, 11 January 2026. EFE/EPA/AARON SCHWARTZ / POOL
U.S. President Donald Trump, upon arrival in Casablanca. Photo: EFE

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated on Sundayhis threat to take Greenland "one way or another"  and claimed that the defense of that autonomous territory of Denmark is "just two sledges thrown by dogs."

"If we don't take Greenland, Russia or China will, and I won't allow that to happen," Air Force One said when asked about US military action against the island.

The US leader denies havingmade a real offer to Denmark  and criticizes the Danish government for "not going" to the island even though "it does not want Russia or China to take control."



In this regard, he has said that the destroyers and submarines of China and Russia are "everywhere" around Greenland and has assured\ u00A0 thathe would "like to reach an agreement" with the Greenlanders.

"That affects NATO , "says Trump," they need us much more than we need them, "when asked whether military action could jeopardize the Atlantic Alliance.

On the possibility of US leaving NATO, Trump has said that the 32-country group "would be angry if it did. "" I like NATO. I wonder if we need them, if they'd be there for us. I'm not sure. We spent a lot of money on NATO. And I'm not sure they did, "he said.

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