Will Trump take control of Greenland?

特朗普将接管格陵兰吗?

The Global Story

2026-01-08

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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
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  • It went away for a bit, but this week, Greenland was very much back on Donald J.

  • Trump's agenda.

  • We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security.

  • President Trump's desire to acquire Greenland is not new.

  • But ever since the US took major military action in Venezuela last weekend,

  • it has become clear to the world that Trump is willing to take extraordinary measures to get what he wants in his approach to foreign policy.

  • Even if that could mean violating international law.

  • After Venezuela to leaders around the world,

  • Trump's escalating rhetoric on Greenland seems like something to take pretty seriously.

  • From the BBC, I'm Tristan Redman in London.

  • And I'm Asma Khaled in Washington, DC.

  • And today on The Global Story, why does President Trump want Greenland?

  • And what are the consequences for the rest of the world if he gets his wish?

  • So today we're talking to Adrienne Murray.

  • She's a reporter covering Denmark, Greenland and the Nordic regions for the BBC.

  • So she's been following this story very closely and

  • Since Greenland is not a place that many of us will get the chance to visit,

  • we kick things off by asking her what Greenland is actually like.

  • Greenland is a vast island.

  • It's the world's largest 2 million kilometres in size and covered by this enormous ice cap.