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Trump claims Greenland as US territory in new post
He said discussions on Greenland would take place with various leaders attending the World Economic Forum

Trump claims Greenland as US territory in new post

Jan 20, 2026
02:37 pm

What's the story

United States President Donald Trump has reignited his controversial proposition of acquiring Greenland from Denmark. "We have to have it. They have to have this done. They can't protect it," he told reporters in Florida. He said discussions on Greenland would take place with various leaders attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. "We'll be talking about it with the various people," he said.

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Trump shares image of Greenland as US territory

Trump also shared an image on Truth Social, showing Greenland as part of "US territory." The picture shows him with JD Vance and Marco Rubio planting a US flag on the Arctic island. In another post, Trump revealed he had a "very good telephone call" with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about the Danish territory. He said he agreed to meet various parties in Davos. "I expressed to everyone...very plainly, Greenland is imperative for National and World Security," he said.

Diplomatic exchange

Trump shares conversation with Macron

Trump also posted a screenshot of his conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron after threatening to impose a 200% tariff on French wines and champagne over Macron's refusal to join the "Board of Peace." In the screenshot shared by Trump, Macron invited him to Paris for G7 and dinner. "My friend, We are totally in line on Syria. We can do great things on Iran. I do not understand what you are doing on Greenland," the text read.

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Delegation details

Trump to address Davos meeting 

Trump is expected to deliver a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday amid disputes over Greenland tariffs and the proposed "Gaza Peace Board." Trump has claimed that the US must acquire Greenland for national security and to deter rivals in the Arctic. He has also threatened tariffs on European partners who have rejected US control of Greenland and dispatched a small contingent of military to the territory.

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