The White House has confirmed that US President Donald Trump has “actively discussed” the potential purchase of Greenland with his national security team, emphasizing diplomacy as the preferred approach while leaving all options open.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday that the president’s advisers are exploring what a possible acquisition might entail, framing it as a move to strengthen US national security. “He views it in the best interest of the United States to deter Russian and Chinese aggression in the Arctic region,” she said.
Leavitt was asked why the president would not rule out military measures against a NATO ally. She responded, “That’s not something this president does. All options are always on the table for President Trump. But I will just say, the president’s first option, always, has been diplomacy.”
In a separate statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he plans to meet with Danish officials next week to discuss the matter. Denmark requested the talks following Trump’s comments about Greenland, which has drawn international attention.
Leavitt’s remarks underscore that while discussions of a Greenland purchase are ongoing, the administration continues to frame the issue as a strategic consideration rather than an immediate policy action.
