“Did Trump and the USA take over Greenland?”

As of early 2026, President Donald Trump has frequently stated his intent to acquire Greenland, citing national security concerns and the need to counter the influence of Russia and China in the Arctic. He has publicly suggested that the U.S. should purchase the territory and has made various threats, including references to potential military options or taking the island 'the hard way.' However, there is no evidence that the United States has successfully taken over, annexed, or purchased Greenland. Greenland remains a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. While diplomatic discussions have occurred regarding increased U.S. and NATO presence in the Arctic, Danish and Greenlandic officials have consistently maintained that Greenland's sovereignty is not for sale and will not be ceded to the United States.