The White House confirmed that using the US military to acquire Greenland is officially “always an option” being considered by President Trump and his team. The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, released a statement on emphasizing that the administration is looking at “a range of options” in its effort to secure the massive Arctic territory. President Trump sees this acquisition as a top national security priority for the United States.
Leavitt laid out the administration’s stance clearly, stating, “President Trump has made it well known that acquiring Greenland is a national security priority of the United States, and it’s vital to deter our adversaries in the Arctic region.” She stressed that while they are discussing many options to pursue this foreign policy goal, utilizing the military is “always an option at the commander in chief’s disposal.”
