Trump’s influence is making progress and leaders are finally beginning to see the clearer picture.
President Donald Trump is once again forcing the world to confront a reality many global leaders would rather ignore: Greenland’s strategic importance is growing as China and Russia push deeper into the Arctic.
In a revealing interview this week, Denmark’s foreign minister admitted that President Trump’s warnings about foreign influence in Greenland are not without merit — even as Denmark continues to oppose any U.S. control of the territory.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen acknowledged that the Arctic is no longer a peaceful, low-risk region. While he denied an existing Chinese presence in Greenland, Rasmussen conceded that growing geopolitical competition has forced Denmark to act.
According to Rasmussen, Denmark invested nearly $15 billion last year to strengthen security and defense capabilities tied to Greenland — a clear signal that Trump’s concerns are being taken seriously behind closed doors.
Those remarks followed high-level meetings in Washington between Danish and Greenlandic officials and top U.S. leaders, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The talks underscored how central Arctic security has become under Trump’s leadership.
Despite acknowledging shared concerns, Rasmussen rejected the idea of any U.S. takeover, claiming such a move could damage NATO unity. He argued that cooperation among allies — not unilateral action — should be the path forward.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Carla Sands sharply disagreed, warning that Denmark lacks the resources to adequately protect Greenland from hostile powers.
Sands emphasized that both China and Russia have long-term strategic interests in the Arctic and are actively looking for opportunities to expand their influence. She also predicted Greenland will eventually pursue independence from Denmark, much like Iceland did in the last century.
According to Sands, President Trump’s position is about preventing Greenland from becoming vulnerable during that transition — not conquest, but protection.
Trump has been clear and consistent. In a recent Truth Social post, he stated that the United States needs Greenland for national security purposes, warning that if America fails to act, adversaries will fill the void.
The president has also linked Greenland to America’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile-defense initiative, describing the territory as a critical piece of protecting the U.S. homeland and its allies.
Once again, President Trump is doing what others refuse to do: addressing future threats before they become national emergencies — and putting America’s security first.
