J.D. Vance eyes Greenland deal, rules out military force
U.S. Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, part of Donald Trump’s
incoming administration, told Fox News on Jan. 7 that the United States has no
need to use military force in Greenland but suggested “a deal could be made”
regarding the island.
“We don’t need to use military force. People forget that we
already have troops (a specific military presence) in Greenland,” he said.
Vance claimed that during a recent visit to Greenland by
Donald Trump Jr., local residents expressed a desire to “have the right to
develop their own resources.”
Moreover, Vance criticized Denmark’s efforts to secure the
region, saying, “Frankly, the current leadership, the Danish government, hasn’t
done a very good job of ensuring Greenland’s security.”
The vice president-elect described the situation as a “great
opportunity” for the U.S. to “take the lead in ensuring Greenland’s security
and utilizing its natural resources.”
“This is something Donald Trump does best. He knows how to
make deals, and I think a deal can be made with Greenland,” Vance concluded.
Trump’s ambitions for Greenland
On Dec. 23, 2024, Trump expressed his desire for Greenland
to come under U.S. control.
By Dec. 29, The Washington Post reported that Trump had
recently discussed acquiring Greenland, reclaiming the Panama Canal, and
proposing to make Canada the 51st state—policies potentially tied to his
strategy of countering Russia and China.
On Jan. 7, 2025, Trump Jr. visited Greenland, stating to
reporters that he was there as a tourist and had no plans to meet with
politicians.
The same day, President-elect Trump told reporters he would
not rule out military options to gain control of the Panama Canal and
Greenland.
Meanwhile, Greenland’s Prime Minister Múte Egede declared
that the territory did not wish to be involved in political disputes between
the U.S. and Denmark.
“Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland. Our future
and our fight for independence are our own business,” Egede said.
On Jan. 8, CNN reported that Trump’s allies and advisers
warned Danish officials about the seriousness of his statements on Greenland.
By Jan. 11, Axios reported that Danish authorities had
privately conveyed their willingness to discuss enhancing security in Greenland
with Trump’s team. However, these communications did not include any mention of
selling the island.
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