Denmark deploys extra troops to Greenland as Trump ramps up focus on territory

January 20, 2026 by youssef

Meanwhile, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Jan. 15 the presence of European troops would not affect Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland.

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“I don’t think troops from Europe impact the president’s decision-making process, nor does it impact his goal of the acquisition of Greenland at all,” she told reporters.

The additional Danish troop deployment also came following Trump’s announcement that the US would impose a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from countries that have supported Denmark and Greenland, including Norway.