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Politico: How Trump Could Take Greenland in 4 Steps With a Putin-esque Plan

Published January 7, 2026, 08:24

The Politico article examines the possibility of the US acquiring Greenland, an idea sparked by White House officials' statements regarding potential military intervention. Despite US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's attempts to downplay the situation, emphasizing a preference for purchase, Politico analyzes a potential four-step takeover scenario, which is compared to expansionist strategies employed by Russia under Vladimir Putin. The first step, according to the article, would be to strengthen the Greenlandic independence movement. The Trump administration has already expressed support for independence, as an independent Greenland could enter into direct agreements with the US without Danish approval. Polls indicate growing support for independence among Greenlanders. Politico reports that covert influence operations in Greenland by individuals linked to Trump have already been reported, with Danish security services warning of the presence of influence campaigns. This tactic mirrors Russian methods, which combine offline and online actions, collaborating with local actors and creating fake accounts on social media. The article highlights that taking Greenland would not require a large military force, as stated by an anonymous Danish politician. The strategic importance of Greenland lies in its Arctic location and rich mineral resources, making it an attractive target for the US, but also raising concerns in Europe about potential expansionist moves.