Greenland PM Orders Preparations Amid Trump’s Takeover Threat

Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen is not taking lightly former U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to take control of the island. Nielsen has instructed his administration to prepare for the possibility of a U.S. military attack and has warned Greenland’s residents to remain alert.

Speaking at a press conference in the capital Nuuk, Nielsen said, “Greenland must begin preparations for the possibility of military aggression.” At the same time, he acknowledged that such a scenario is unlikely under current circumstances. “The likelihood of military conflict is low, but it cannot be completely ruled out,” he added.

To address potential risks, Nielsen announced that his government will form a task force comprising representatives from local authorities. The task force will be responsible for preparing for any disruption to daily life on the island and providing assistance to residents if needed. He also said that new guidelines would be issued outlining what residents should do in the event of a military conflict.

According to media reports, the guidelines will advise families to stockpile at least five days’ worth of food supplies.

In recent days, Trump has repeatedly reiterated his claim that Greenland should be taken over by the United States, making it clear that he intends to acquire the island “at any cost”—either through a deal or by the use of force.

Washington has offered an explanation for Trump’s stance. The Trump administration argues that control of Greenland is necessary to protect the United States from growing aggression by China and Russia. On Tuesday, Trump posted a graphic on social media renewing his claim over Greenland, asserting that the world’s largest island would become part of U.S. territory as early as 2026.

The Trump administration has not yet clearly stated whether it plans to launch a military operation in Greenland. However, several officials have indicated that a military option is not being ruled out and that discussions are ongoing within the administration.

Meanwhile, preparations appear to be underway. The process of deploying U.S. military aircraft to the American base in Greenland has reportedly begun. On Monday, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) announced that military aircraft would soon arrive at the U.S. base in Pituffik on Greenland’s northwestern coast.

The decision to send military aircraft to the U.S. base in Greenland—an island under Danish control—has already raised questions and concerns internationally.