Fri Mar 14 01:45:27 UTC 2025: ## Trump Renews Greenland Annexation Bid, Igniting International Tensions

**Washington D.C., March 14, 2025** – U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his controversial ambition to annex Greenland from Denmark on Thursday, claiming the move is necessary for international security. Speaking alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House, Trump asserted, “I think it will happen,” when questioned about his plan to acquire the resource-rich Arctic island.

Trump cited increasing Chinese and Russian activity in the Arctic as justification, stating that the U.S. needs to secure the region for its “favorite players.” He suggested Rutte could play a role in the annexation, though Rutte firmly rejected any NATO involvement.

The President’s renewed push comes just days after Greenland’s elections, where all political parties and the vast majority of the island’s population (85%, according to recent polls) expressed support for independence, despite differing opinions on the speed of the process. Trump has previously refused to rule out using force to achieve his goal.

While acknowledging the growing security concerns in the Arctic, particularly China’s and Russia’s increased presence and the lack of U.S. icebreakers, Rutte emphasized the importance of Arctic cooperation among the seven Arctic nations (excluding Russia) under U.S. leadership. He stressed, however, that he would not participate in any discussions regarding Greenland’s potential annexation by the United States. The unexpected announcement has placed the self-governing territory under intense global scrutiny.

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