US Deputy Chief of Staff and Homeland Security Adviser Stephen Miller stunned allies on Monday night by suggesting that Greenland “should be part of the United States.”
Speaking on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper, Miller dismissed repeated questions about whether the US might use military force to claim the Arctic island, currently under Danish sovereignty.
“Nobody’s gonna fight the United States militarily over the future of Greenland,” Miller declared, brushing aside attempts to get a straight denial of military action.
The comments immediately rattled NATO partners and prompted concerns about Washington’s willingness to challenge international norms in pursuit of its Arctic interests.
Challenging Denmark’s Authority
Miller went further, questioning Denmark’s legal claim to the island.
“What is their basis of having Greenland as a colony of Denmark?” he asked.
He framed the debate as part of America’s broader role in NATO and its security in the Arctic.
“For the United States to secure the Arctic region, to protect and defend NATO and NATO interests, obviously, Greenland should be part of the United States,” Miller said.
He insisted that this was not a sudden idea.
According to him, President Trump has long viewed Greenland as strategically vital, and the US administration has maintained for months—if not longer—that the island “should be part of the United States.”
Deflecting Military Questions
Repeatedly pressed on whether the US might consider military action to enforce this goal, Miller deflected.
“There’s no need to even think or talk about this in the context that you’re asking of a military operation,” he said.
His comments followed a provocative social media post by his wife, Katie Miller, showing Greenland draped in an American flag with the single word “SOON,” which fueled widespread speculation and concern among allies.
Denmark Hits Back
The response from Denmark was swift and unusually pointed.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reminded viewers that Greenland has consistently rejected joining the United States.
“I have already made it very clear where the Kingdom of Denmark stands and that Greenland has repeatedly said that it does not want to be part of the United States,” she stated on national television.
Frederiksen also warned of serious consequences if the US attempted military action against a NATO ally.
“If the US chooses to attack another NATO country militarily, then everything stops, including NATO and thus the security that has been established since the end of the Second World War,” she said.
Denmark Strengthens Arctic Defenses
Following the controversy, Denmark has accelerated its military preparations in the Arctic.
Frederiksen announced that the country is rapidly boosting its defense capabilities and Arctic readiness, signaling that Copenhagen is taking threats seriously.
Denmark’s ambassador to the United States, Jesper Møller Sørensen, also publicly reminded Washington of longstanding security ties, emphasizing that Greenland’s safety is intertwined with Danish and American security alike.
Greenlanders Reject US Takeover
Despite Trump and his allies’ insistence on Greenland’s strategic importance, the people of Greenland overwhelmingly oppose joining the United States.
A 2025 survey showed that 85 percent of Greenlanders want to remain under Danish sovereignty, with only six percent supporting US annexation.
Greenland has had the legal right to declare independence since 2009 but has not done so, largely because it relies heavily on Danish funding and public services.
What Comes Next
The Miller remarks have left NATO and international observers scrambling to interpret the administration’s intentions.
While US officials emphasize security and Arctic strategy, Greenlanders, Denmark, and NATO allies are watching closely, worried about rhetoric translating into real-world action.
Whether this will escalate into diplomatic tensions—or simply fade as political posturing—remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Greenland has suddenly become the world’s hottest geopolitical talking point.
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