United States President Donald Trump declared in a recent NBC News interview that the United States will "100%" acquire Greenland. He confirmed that discussions regarding the acquisition have already taken place and responded with an emphatic "absolutely" when asked if talks were ongoing about annexing the autonomous Danish territory.

Trump suggested that military force would likely not be required for the acquisition, stating, “There’s a good possibility that we could do it without military force,” but emphasized that “nothing is off the table.”

When questioned about the potential global message such an acquisition would send, Trump responded that he didn’t “really think about that.” He characterized the issue as distinct from other political matters, emphasizing, “Greenland’s a very separate subject, very different. It’s international peace. It’s international security and strength.”

The president also expressed concern about increased foreign naval presence near Greenland, mentioning activity from Russia, China, and other countries. “There are ships sailing outside Greenland from Russia, from China and from many other places,” Trump warned. He assured that the U.S. would take a firm stance against any developments that could jeopardize international or national security, adding, “We’re not going to allow things to happen that are going to be — that are going to hurt the world or the United States.”

Trump’s assertive comments highlight the administration’s strategic focus on Greenland’s geopolitical importance, particularly as Arctic regions become areas of growing international interest. His remarks suggest the U.S. sees control over Greenland not only as a territorial ambition but also as a means of strengthening global security posture.