Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:49pm on 21 Jan 2026,Wednesday International
US President Donald Trump ruled out using force to acquire Greenland during his World Economic Forum speech in Davos on Wednesday, stating "I won't use force" despite earlier speculation. Trump called Denmark "ungrateful" and described Greenland as a "small ask" over a "piece of ice," seeking immediate negotiations for acquisition. He argued no nation except the US can secure Greenland, linking his push to Arctic security concerns. Trump's threats have frayed transatlantic ties and worried NATO leaders about alliance stability. During the hour-long speech, he mistakenly referred to Greenland as Iceland multiple times. Denmark and Greenland have offered alternatives for increased US presence on the 57,000-population territory.
