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US Considering Purchase of Greenland, 'All Options on the Table'

Published January 7, 2026, 21:08

The United States is considering the possibility of purchasing Greenland, with President Trump aware of the issue and his national security team studying it. The White House spokesperson stated that all options are on the table, but diplomacy remains the first choice. Secretary of State Rubio mentioned that the US reserves the right to use military force if it deems there to be a threat to national security. However, House Speaker Johnson stated that there is no intention to use military force, but diplomatic solutions are being explored. Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark.