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-JazeeraWhy does Greenland matter to the US?DateSeptember 23, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraThese are the key reasons Trump wants GreenlandDateJanuary 12, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera