Landry told Fox News that he plans to visit Greenland in March and stressed that President Trump “is serious” about acquiring the territory, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. He added that negotiations now depend on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice-President JD Vance.
The congressional delegation, including Republican Senators Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski and Democratic Senator Chris Coons, met Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen to demonstrate solidarity against perceived threats from the US and to support Greenland’s emergency preparedness. Denmark has pledged assistance to strengthen the island’s ability to respond to crises.
Greenlandic officials, including Minister for Fisheries and Environment Peter Borg, welcomed Denmark’s support, noting that residents in Nuuk had expressed fear of US actions and had been preparing independently for potential emergencies.
Despite statements from the White House suggesting progress on discussions over a US acquisition of Greenland, Danish and Greenlandic ministers contradicted these claims, emphasizing that no agreement had been reached. Instead, a working group has been formed to explore whether US security concerns in the Arctic can be accommodated.
Frederiksen noted that Greenland’s defense is a “common concern” for NATO, as international troops have begun arriving on the island. Germany, for instance, is conducting reconnaissance missions to assess the feasibility of deploying Eurofighter jets to the region.
The situation highlights ongoing geopolitical tension over Arctic security, US ambitions in Greenland, and the delicate balance of autonomy and international cooperation in the territory.
