Trump Discusses Greenland During Governors’ Dinner, Says Denmark May Face Tariffs

President-elect Donald Trump discussed a range of issues during the dinner, and reiterated his desire for the United States to take control of Greenland.

President-elect Donald Trump greets guests as he arrives for a meeting with Republican governors at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida on Jan. 9, 2025. Scott Olson/Getty Images

President-elect Donald Trump, during a governors’ dinner on Thursday evening at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, reiterated his plans to take control of Greenland and suggested that Denmark may face tariffs.

Trump, who was hosting the event, was joined by 22 of the nation’s 27 GOP governors, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, and Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte.