Cyprus Times

Why a 80% Ice-Covered Island is a Desire of Trump

Published January 7, 2026, 20:02
Why a 80% Ice-Covered Island is a Desire of Trump

Donald Trump has reiterated his interest in purchasing Greenland, citing national security reasons and questioning Denmark's sovereignty over the island. Denmark and other European countries have rejected these claims. Greenland is the world's largest island, comparable in size to Mexico, and is 80% covered in ice. Global warming is making the region more accessible, revealing significant deposits of raw materials such as uranium, oil, natural gas, and rare earth elements. This has increased the geopolitical interest in the area, as new shipping routes open and the potential for resource exploitation grows. The US seeks access to these raw materials and to strengthen its presence in the Arctic.