In a bizarre and concerning speech, US President Donald Trump announced that he plans to annex Greenland, a move that has long been a subject of speculation. However, what's even more astonishing is that he also implied that the United States may try to take over Iceland.
During his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump told European leaders that "Until the last few days when I told them about Iceland, they loved me." He then claimed that the US needs a piece of ice to play a vital role in world peace and protection. In reality, there's no concrete evidence that suggests such an ice mass exists.
Trump's words were quickly met with confusion and skepticism by many experts, who pointed out that NATO has made it clear that all member states are committed to defending one another if one is attacked. Trump also stated that NATO is "not there for us on Iceland," but this assertion is difficult to take seriously given the alliance's long-standing commitment to collective defense.
It's worth noting that Trump has a history of making wild claims and assertions, often without evidence or credible backing. Last year, he even claimed that US troops had engaged in combat with members of a Venezuelan gang in Washington, D.C., which was later found to be entirely fabricated.
When asked about his plans for Greenland, Trump recently stated that "ownership is very important" and that it's what drives success. However, his fixation on the Danish territory has been widely criticized by many as an attempt to bully European leaders into acquiescing to US demands.
In reality, 85% of Greenlanders are opposed to joining the United States, according to a recent survey. This suggests that any attempts to annex the island would be deeply unpopular among its inhabitants.
The Intercept notes that Trump's actions represent a "full-on authoritarian takeover" of the US government, with MAGA loyalists in charge of key institutions and Congress stripped of its power. The media landscape is also under siege as corporate outlets have cowered under pressure from Trump's rhetoric and right-wing billionaires are buying up media organizations to shape public opinion.
In this dark hour for democracy, The Intercept is fighting back, but it needs the support of readers like you. If you can help us expand our reporting capacity in 2026, please join us on this critical mission.
During his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump told European leaders that "Until the last few days when I told them about Iceland, they loved me." He then claimed that the US needs a piece of ice to play a vital role in world peace and protection. In reality, there's no concrete evidence that suggests such an ice mass exists.
Trump's words were quickly met with confusion and skepticism by many experts, who pointed out that NATO has made it clear that all member states are committed to defending one another if one is attacked. Trump also stated that NATO is "not there for us on Iceland," but this assertion is difficult to take seriously given the alliance's long-standing commitment to collective defense.
It's worth noting that Trump has a history of making wild claims and assertions, often without evidence or credible backing. Last year, he even claimed that US troops had engaged in combat with members of a Venezuelan gang in Washington, D.C., which was later found to be entirely fabricated.
When asked about his plans for Greenland, Trump recently stated that "ownership is very important" and that it's what drives success. However, his fixation on the Danish territory has been widely criticized by many as an attempt to bully European leaders into acquiescing to US demands.
In reality, 85% of Greenlanders are opposed to joining the United States, according to a recent survey. This suggests that any attempts to annex the island would be deeply unpopular among its inhabitants.
The Intercept notes that Trump's actions represent a "full-on authoritarian takeover" of the US government, with MAGA loyalists in charge of key institutions and Congress stripped of its power. The media landscape is also under siege as corporate outlets have cowered under pressure from Trump's rhetoric and right-wing billionaires are buying up media organizations to shape public opinion.
In this dark hour for democracy, The Intercept is fighting back, but it needs the support of readers like you. If you can help us expand our reporting capacity in 2026, please join us on this critical mission.
I'm not saying Trump's always been the most diplomatic guy, but this is just plain silly 
. And 85% of Greenlanders are like "nah, we're good" 
. It's like trying to put a square peg in a round hole, mate 
. NATO's got your back, Iceland (and Greenland), don't worry about it 
. Trump's just trying to be the big cheese, but really he's just a big ol' chunk of mozzarella 
– all flash, no substance 
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so trump thinks he's gonna annex greenland and now iceland too? like what even is his game? 
and btw has anyone told him that 85% of greenlanders don't wanna be part of the us? 
it's not like they're just sitting around waiting for some billionaire to come in and "save" them. newsflash, trump: people have agency too! 
nato has got his back (or should i say, his allies?) on iceland and trump is just trying to stir up drama. 
I mean, those guys have got each other's backs. If one country is attacked, all members come together to help out. So, Trump saying they're not there for Iceland is pretty laughable. 
And meanwhile, we've got a media landscape that's basically being taken over by corporate outlets and right-wing billionaires. Not cool, dude. 
and btw, 85% of greeners are against joinin the us? that's a whole lotta no 
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Newsflash: it's not like they're just sitting there waiting for a US takeover 
. And let's be real, 85% of Greenlanders are totally against it too 
. I mean, can't he see that his ego is going to get him into some serious trouble? 
. Can we please just get some real leadership for once? 
He's totally onto something here! I mean, who needs international cooperation when you've got a giant ice mass to protect the world? And 85% of Greenlanders opposing it is just a bunch of whiners not wanting to be part of the greatest country in the world. It's time for some good old-fashioned American leadership and Trump is the man! 
NATO can take a hike, they're just jealous of the US's strong military presence (or lack thereof). And as for his "authoritarian takeover" claim, that's just fake news spread by the Deep State. The media should be focusing on the importance of owning something instead of all this democracy nonsense 
. And now he's saying we need a piece of ice for world peace? Like what even is that 
? It sounds like something my geography teacher would say about the Arctic Circle 
. And seriously, who thought this was a good idea? 
. Can we please just focus on our actual school problems instead of this crazy international stuff? 
and even if there was would america just go around doing what it wants without consulting anyone? 
can someone please just hold him accountable for once?! 
he's literally trying to bully europeans into doing his bidding and it's just soooo shady...and can we talk about how ridiculous the whole ice thing is? like, who comes up with this stuff? 
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Don't follow your emotions, follow your intuition! 
it's just plain ridiculous and worrying, especially since 85% of Greenlanders are straight up opposed to joining the US. can't believe our current President is being so blatant and divisive 
. And the part about needing some ice mass for world peace is just laughable 
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. It feels like democracy is really in danger right now 
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. We need more transparency and less drama, you know? 
?? they're literally insane!! i swear, it's like a flavor bomb just went off in ur mouth 
and the best part? they're only $3.99! anyone else been there? or is that just me being weird about food 
. Anyway, I think it's time to take the guy at face value and not get too worked up about it 
, I mean who does he think he is? And the fact that 85% of Greenlanders are opposed to joining the US is a huge red flag 
i mean come on, just because you own something doesn't make it important or beneficial for everyone. and what's with the nato thingy? sounds like trump is trying to undermine our allies and create some kind of chaos 
we need to keep an eye on this guy and make sure he doesn't do anything crazy.