Trump says US control of Greenland is the only acceptable outcome

President Trump has stated that anything less than the United States gaining control of Greenland is "unacceptable." He has suggested that NATO should lead the process of Greenland joining the US, framing the island's reluctance as "their problem." This follows his earlier, unsuccessful attempt to purchase the territory from Denmark.

Danish officials have rejected the idea, with the foreign minister stating that the two countries still "differ" over Greenland. In response, some US lawmakers are moving to block any potential military action or invasion of the island by the Trump administration. The European Union has also declined to confirm whether its mutual defense clause would apply to Greenland in this scenario.

The situation remains a point of contention, with Trump reiterating his position ahead of a planned meeting, while Denmark and Greenland maintain their opposition to becoming part of the United States.