Trump Says ‘It Will Be Done’ on Removing ‘Russian Threat’ From Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Denmark has been unable to eliminate what he described as a growing “Russian threat” in Greenland, adding that the United States would now step in to deal with the issue.

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed that NATO has repeatedly urged Denmark over the past two decades to take stronger action in Greenland.

“NATO has been telling Denmark, for 20 years, that you have to get the Russian threat away from Greenland. Unfortunately, Denmark has been unable to do anything about it,” Trump wrote.
“Now it is time, and it will be done!!!”

Trump did not elaborate on what specific measures Washington intends to take, but his remarks come amid heightened geopolitical competition in the Arctic, where melting ice is opening new shipping routes and increasing access to strategic resources.

Rising Arctic Tensions

Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, holds growing strategic importance due to its location between North America and Europe and its proximity to the Arctic Ocean. The United States already maintains a significant military presence on the island, including the Thule Air Base, a key component of American missile defense and early-warning systems.

Trump’s comments reflect longstanding U.S. concerns over increased activity by Russia and China in the Arctic region. Moscow has expanded military infrastructure and patrols in its Arctic territories, while Beijing has declared itself a “near-Arctic state” and invested in polar research and shipping ambitions.

Allies on Edge

The renewed warning has added to tensions between Washington and European allies, particularly Denmark, which has repeatedly stated that Greenland is not for sale and that its security is best handled through cooperation within NATO.

European diplomats have cautioned that unilateral pressure could strain transatlantic unity at a time when Western allies are also focused on countering Russia’s war in Ukraine and managing broader global instability.

Despite the sharp language, neither the White House nor the Pentagon has issued formal details on any new policy steps, leaving allies and analysts watching closely to see how Trump’s declaration that “it will be done” translates into concrete action.