Why Trump says getting Greenland is about defence President Donald Trump insists the US needs to take over Greenland as a matter of national security. Here’s why.Share this: Analysis: Why Greenland and Europe might have to offer Trump concessionsDateJanuary 13, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraThese are the key reasons Trump wants GreenlandDateJanuary 12, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraTrump praises ‘infinite’ Greenland framework dealDateJanuary 22, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera