The White House calls Greenland talks 'productive' despite Danish pushback

The White House calls Greenland talks 'productive' despite Danish pushback
A drone view shows a general view of Nuuk, Greenland, January 15, 2026.
Reuters

The White House says a meeting between Vice President JD Vance and Danish officials over Greenland was "productive."

Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said both sides agreed to set up a working group for technical talks every two to three weeks.

Leavitt added that President Donald Trump considers Greenland a priority, saying acquiring the island is in the U.S.'s national security interest.

But Danish officials sharply disagreed. Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and Greenland's Vivian Motzfeldt said any plan that ignores Greenland's self-rule is "totally unacceptable." Rasmussen called the U.S. position a "fundamental disagreement" and said there is no immediate threat from Russia or China.

Greenland, a self-governing part of Denmark, has drawn U.S. interest for its strategic location and mineral resources. Denmark and Greenland continue to reject any sale, insisting the island remains under Danish sovereignty.

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