President Donald Trump said Thursday the U.S. really needs Greenland “for national security” and suggested more U.S. troops could be heading that way. Trump made the comments during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office.
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Trump questions Denmark’s claim to Greenland, says more US troops could be headed there

President Donald Trump said Thursday the U.S. really needs Greenland “for national security” and suggested more U.S. troops could be heading that way. Trump made the comments during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office.
Published 8:42 PM UTC, March 13, 2025
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