Danish Prime Minister rejects US calls for control over Greenland

During the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7, 2026, US President Donald Trump reiterated his desire for the United States to gain control over Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. Trump claimed the territory should be under US oversight rather than Danish, citing security concerns related to Chinese and Russian maritime presence in the region. He further suggested that Denmark fails to provide adequate financial support for Greenland. In response, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that Greenland is not for sale and emphasized that NATO allies should respect Denmark's national sovereignty. This disagreement has caused diplomatic friction between the two NATO founding members. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted in June that ongoing monthly discussions regarding the territory have been taking place with both Denmark and Greenland. The situation remains a point of contention between Washington and Copenhagen.