Trump Says He ‘Won’t Use Force’ to Acquire Greenland

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Foreign Policy reports that President Donald Trump, in a Davos speech at the World Economic Forum on January 21, 2026, renewed his push for the United States to acquire Greenland from Denmark, arguing the island is undefended and vital to U.S. security, while saying he does not have to, want to, and will not use force to get it. In remarks the outlet reprints, he also assailed NATO for taking advantage of U.S. generosity, reiterated that the 2020 election was rigged, and told Denmark it can say yes and be appreciated or say no and be remembered.

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