ALBAWABA - Mike Waltz, National Security Advisor to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, announced on Sunday that Trump is open to considering all options concerning Greenland, including the possibility of military action.
In an interview with ABC News, Waltz emphasized that "President Trump keeps all options on the table, though there are several ways to renegotiate existing agreements."
Trump had previously stated on January 7 that Greenland "should become part of the United States" to bolster U.S. national security and counter perceived threats from China and Russia. Notably, during his first term in 2019, Trump floated the idea of purchasing the island.
Greenland, once a Danish colony until 1953, remains part of the Kingdom of Denmark but gained self-rule in 2009, granting it control over its internal affairs.
The Financial Times reported comments from former Greenland Prime Minister Kuupik Kleist, who expressed that discussions about U.S. annexation plans are offensive to Greenland’s citizens.
Controversy reignited in December 2024 when Trump posted a map on Truth Social that depicted Greenland in the same color as the U.S. and Canada, prompting concerns about U.S. intentions toward the autonomous island.
Further fueling speculation, Trump’s recent announcement of a new ambassador to Denmark has drawn attention, with analysts suggesting that the U.S. may be renewing its strategic focus on Greenland.
