🔗 Share this article Stephen Miller Intensifies Threats Regarding the Acquisition of Greenland A key figure from Donald Trump's senior advisors has ramped up the pressure on Denmark by disputing Copenhagen’s claim to the vast Arctic island. Military Intervention Dismissed Stephen Miller, also claimed the use of armed force would not be required to assume control of the Arctic territory because “nobody is going to fight the United States militarily over the future of Greenland”. “What do you mean military action against Greenland? Its population numbers just 30,000 inhabitants people,” Miller inaccurately claimed, despite the actual figure being closer to 57,000. Miller further proposed that Copenhagen lacks a valid claim to the region, which is a one-time colonial possession and continues as a constituent country of the Danish kingdom. Escalating Diplomatic Strains Miller’s comments come amid growing tensions between the two NATO allies after the US president’s renewed calls to acquire Greenland. The Danish foreign policy committee has convened an emergency session to discuss the kingdom’s relationship with the United States. In his interview, Miller asserted that dominion of the island could be achieved without armed conflict due to its limited number of residents. Questioning Danish Sovereignty “The real question is on what grounds does Denmark have to assert control over Greenland? What is the basis of their territorial claim?” he asked. Miller continued: “The US is the dominant force in NATO. For the US to protect Arctic interests to defend NATO, obviously Greenland should be incorporated into the United States.” He stated there was “no requirement to even think or talk about” a military operation in Greenland, adding: “Nobody is going to fight the US over this issue.” International Reactions These statements came after Trump said over the weekend, following other foreign policy actions, that the US needed Greenland “very badly”. Denmark's leader, Mette Frederiksen, responded by warning that an attack by the US a NATO ally would mean the end of the defensive pact and “post-Second World War security”. The island's own leader, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, issued a strong statement, calling on the US president to give up his “notions of acquisition” and accused the US of being “wholly inappropriate”. Historical Context and Current Stance The aide's assertions were preceded by his wife, podcaster Katie Miller, posted a map on social media of Greenland draped in a US flag with the caption “SOON”. Asked about the social media post, he responded by stating: “It has been the official stance of the US government from the start of this presidency... Donald Trump has been explicit about that.” Greenland was under colonial rule until 1953, when it became part of the kingdom of Denmark. The US maintains a military base there, critical to its national missile defense network. Recently, there has been growing support for Greenlandic independence, especially following revelations about historical policies of the local population. However, facing the prospect of Trump’s threat, Greenland in March formed a new coalition government in a show of national unity, with its founding document declaring: “We are the rightful owners of Greenland.”