United States President Donald Trump said on Monday that residents in Greenland “want something to happen,” emphasizing ongoing interest in Denmark’s Arctic territory. Speaking during a cabinet meeting, Trump highlighted Greenland’s significance to U.S. national security and pushed back against criticisms of recent diplomatic activity involving the island.

“We're dealing with people in Greenland who want something to happen,” Trump stated. “Greenland is calling us, we're not calling them.” He rejected claims that the upcoming visits by high-ranking U.S. officials are meant to provoke, asserting instead that there is genuine interest and engagement from the Greenlandic side.

Earlier reports confirmed that Second Lady Usha Vance and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz are scheduled to make separate visits to Greenland later this week. The planned trips have drawn criticism from local authorities, who labeled them as “highly aggressive.” Despite this reaction, Trump maintained that the U.S. outreach is welcomed by many in the region.

This isn’t the first time Trump has expressed strong opinions about Greenland. In the past, he publicly floated the idea of the United States annexing the territory and stated he believes that such a move “will happen.” His continued focus on the island reflects a broader U.S. strategic interest in the Arctic, particularly amid growing competition with other global powers.

The administration’s renewed diplomatic and political attention on Greenland aligns with a wider effort to assert American presence in the Arctic region. This includes addressing military, economic, and environmental concerns as climate change opens new navigation routes and access to natural resources.

Whether the recent comments and visits will lead to deeper U.S.-Greenland cooperation or spark further tensions remains to be seen. For now, Trump insists the initiative is driven by Greenlandic interest, not American pressure.