Donald Trump: “No Question of Backing Down on Greenland”

Davos/Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a firm statement on Greenland, further escalating tensions over the Arctic island. Posting on the social media platform Truth, Trump wrote that “there is no question of backing down now” and emphasized that “Greenland is extremely important.”

During a White House press conference, when asked how far he was willing to go to acquire Greenland, Trump replied, “You’ll find out,” raising the possibility of a U.S. military move. In response, Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen issued guidelines for citizens to store food and prepare for potential disruptions, calling the threat of an American attack “realistic.”

Trump has also imposed a 10% tariff on European countries supporting Greenland. While France and Germany have publicly aligned with Greenland, countries like Italy remain silent. Canada has openly opposed Trump’s stance and pledged support to Greenland in the event of an American offensive.

At the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, French President Emmanuel Macron warned the U.S., stating that the world is “heading in a lawless direction.” Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that the old order will not return and reaffirmed Canada’s support for Greenland.

Trump was scheduled to attend the Davos summit on Wednesday, but a minor technical issue with Air Force One forced him to return. He stated that “many meetings are scheduled in Greenland,” though he did not elaborate on their nature. Regarding NATO, Trump addressed concerns over the alliance’s potential fracture, asserting, “No one has done more for NATO than I have. NATO will be happy, and we will be happy.” However, he also questioned whether NATO would assist the U.S. if military action were necessary in Greenland.

Trump has not ruled out using military force to secure Greenland. When NBC News asked whether he would use force, he responded, “No comment.” NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, currently has 32 member countries, including the U.S. as one of its 12 founding members. Under Article 5 of the NATO treaty, an armed attack against one member is considered an attack against all.

The escalating rhetoric has intensified concerns over a possible confrontation between the U.S., Greenland, and supportive European nations, putting the Arctic island at the center of global geopolitical attention.