Trump Expresses Confidence That US Will Acquire Greenland During Meeting With NATO Chief

‘We need that for international security,’ Trump said of the island.

(L–R) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and U.S. President Donald Trump hold a meeting in the Oval Office on March 13, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

President Donald Trump on March 13 expressed optimism about the United States acquiring Greenland, highlighting the effort as vital to geopolitical strategy and suggesting that the United States could take possession of the autonomous territory.

The president made the remarks as he hosted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House to negotiate trade and security agreements, among other issues.