Trump's Advisor Claims No One Would Fight the US for Greenland

Controversial Statements by Stephen Miller

Stephen Miller, one of Donald Trump's most influential advisors, recently stated that Greenland should become part of the United States to protect NATO and the Arctic. In an interview with CNN, when asked if the US would rule out the use of force to annex this semi-autonomous region of Denmark, Miller remarked, "no one will fight the US for the future of Greenland."

On Sunday, Trump reiterated that the US "needs" Greenland, which sparked discontent from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who stated that an attack by the US would mark the end of NATO. In support of Denmark, six European allies issued a joint statement on Tuesday, asserting, "Greenland belongs to its people, and only Denmark and Greenland can decide on their relationships."

Miller emphasized that it is the "formal position of the US government that Greenland should be part of the US," questioning, "What right does Denmark have to assert control over Greenland? What basis do they have to claim Greenland as a colony of Denmark?"

He also underscored that "the US is the power in NATO" and that to secure the Arctic region and protect NATO interests, "it is evident that Greenland should be part of the US."

The issue of Greenland's future has resurfaced in the context of US military intervention in Venezuela. Following this raid, Trump claimed that the US would "manage" Venezuela for an unspecified period and invoked a 1823 policy regarding US supremacy in the Western Hemisphere. Amidst this atmosphere, Miller's wife posted a map of Greenland in the colors of the American flag on social media, with the word "SOON."

This reignited fears that the US might consider the use of force to gain control over Greenland, a vast island in the Arctic. Trump argued that including Greenland in the US would serve American security interests due to its strategic location and abundant critical minerals for high-tech sectors. The recent decision by the Trump administration to appoint a special ambassador for Greenland has provoked outrage in Denmark.

With a population of 57,000, Greenland has enjoyed extensive self-governance since 1979, although defense and foreign policy remain under Danish control. While most Greenlanders desire independence from Denmark, polls show overwhelming opposition to integration with the US.