Washington – The White House has stated that the deployment of European forces to Greenland will not alter President Trump’s stance on the Arctic territory. This announcement follows a meeting between U.S. officials and representatives from Denmark and Greenland, described as productive by the White House.
White House Spokesperson Caroline Leavitt addressed the issue during a press briefing, stating, “I don’t believe that the deployment of troops in Europe affects the President’s decision-making process. It certainly doesn’t affect his goal of acquiring Greenland.”
President Trump has repeatedly expressed his belief that Greenland should belong to the United States and has not ruled out acquiring the territory by force. His interest in Greenland has been a point of contention with Denmark, which currently governs the autonomous island.
The European military mission to Greenland commenced shortly after the meeting in Washington. France, Sweden, and Germany announced on Wednesday their intention to deploy a military force to Greenland for a reconnaissance mission. According to a source within the French Ministry of Armed Forces, this deployment is part of the “Arctic Resilience” exercises organized by Denmark.
The Dutch Foreign Minister indicated to local media that the Netherlands might also send troops to Greenland, with a decision expected before the end of the week. However, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed in Warsaw that Poland would not be deploying soldiers to the island.
Prime Minister Tusk stated that “an attack by a NATO member state on another member state would be the end of the world as we know it.” The situation remains tense as international interest in Greenland’s strategic importance and resources continues to grow. DZWatch will continue to provide updates on this developing story.
The future of Greenland remains uncertain amidst growing geopolitical interest.
