Trump says he ‘won’t use force’ to acquire Greenland

Trump says he ‘won’t use force’ to acquire Greenland


President Trump said Wednesday he would not use military force to invade and acquire Greenland, in a bid to ease nerves in Europe after he previously said he would not exclude the option.

“That’s probably the biggest statement I made, because people thought I would use force,” he told the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, of his earlier comments that he wouldn’t “rule out” the use of force.

“I don’t have to use force. I don’t want to use force. I won’t use force.”

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Trump spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026. AP

“All the United States is asking for is a place called Greenland,” he added.

The president and administration officials had previously signaled that all options — both diplomatic and military — were on

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