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“Greenland” said in 31 of 667 transcripts, 135 times.
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Jul 8, 2026 Other 2 times
…haven't made that final determination. A lot is going to depend on Greenland, and a lot—a lot—I mean, you know, we're going to…
Jul 8, 2026 Speech / ceremony 5 times
…NATO. I'm not happy with NATO because of what they did with Greenland, and I'm not happy with NATO because of the fact that they…
…little while. And I'm going to—I'm going to relate my problems. Greenland is a big problem for us. And the other big problem is…
…didn't come—it didn't come through. I mean, just so they understand. Greenland is very important for the United States, but it's not important for…
Jul 7, 2026 Meeting Kalshi: Trump holds bilateral with the President of Turkey 3 times
…respect to what? Well, that's what hurt my relationship with NATO, because Greenland doesn't help Denmark. Denmark doesn't spend money, really, to help Greenland, but…
…to happen. The ships is—it's not going to happen. It was Greenland that I—in my—and it continues to be—that should be…
Jun 17, 2026 Other 2 times
…I really don't care that much. About who? No, we didn't discuss Greenland. I should discuss Greenland, but we didn't. Well, they're doing pretty well…
Apr 6, 2026 Press conference Kalshi: Trump holds a news conference 2 times
…know, it all began with, if you want to know the truth, Greenland. We want Greenland. They don't want to give it to us, and…
Feb 13, 2026 Other 2 times
…way it happened? People learn. You know, people learn. Well, I think Greenland is going to want us, but we get along very well with…
…We'll see how it all works out. We're negotiating right now for Greenland. We can't say that yet. It's a little bit early, but it's…
Jan 31, 2026 Other 1 time
…I'll be able to work that out. Yes. You're talking about on Greenland? Yes, we're—we have started a negotiation, and I think it's pretty…
Jan 22, 2026 Other 1 time
…lot of good response, even from the fake news. And I think Greenland is going very well. It's in negotiation. And I think what we…
Jan 21, 2026 Meeting 5 times
…Mark. So we'll be talking about various things. We'll be talking about Greenland. I imagine it may come up in our discussion. And—but I…
…It's going to be very expensive. And it's better if we have Greenland than it is without. It's going to be safer, it's going to…
…that's nice. I just—you know, when I see what's happening with Greenland, I wonder, because I want Greenland for security. I don't want it…
Jan 21, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump speaks at the World Economic Forum 15 times
…issue makes the situation more clear than what's currently going on with Greenland. Would you like me to say a few words of Greenland? I…
…reviewed very negatively." I have tremendous respect for both the people of Greenland and the people of Denmark. Tremendous respect. But every NATO ally has…
…group of nations is in any position to be able to secure Greenland other than the United States. We're a great power, much greater than…
Jan 20, 2026 Press conference Kalshi: Trump joins the WH Press Briefing 4 times
…it, and I'm against that. You know, it's a reasonably—nothing like Greenland, but it's a reasonably important area of the globe. Not to—anywhere…
…we'll see what happens. We have a lot of meetings scheduled on Greenland. I'm leaving tonight, as you know—Davos. And we have a lot…
Jan 19, 2026 Other 1 time
…President for NATO by far, and we'll see how that goes. But Greenland is very important. Yes, he's been invited. Oh, did he say that…
Jan 16, 2026 Other 2 times
…Well, we're going to see. NATO has been dealing with us on Greenland. We need Greenland for national security very badly. If we don't have…
Jan 16, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump holds Health Roundtable 3 times
…little bit more. Seven times more. And I may do that for Greenland too. I may put a tariff on countries if they don't go…
Jan 14, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump participates in a signing ceremony 4 times
…big thing. Yes, please. Well, we're going to see what happens with Greenland. We need Greenland for national security. So we're going to see what…
…certainly. I'm not going to give up options. But it's very important. Greenland is very important for the national security, including of Denmark. And the…
…Denmark can do about it if Russia or China wants to occupy Greenland. But there's everything we can do. You found that out last week…
Jan 11, 2026 Other 9 times
…so go ahead. On where? Military action—— Look, if we don't take Greenland, Russia or China will, and I'm not letting that happen. If we…
…It's easier. But one way or the other, we're going to have Greenland. Well, I think I've done a great job. I'm the one that…
…quarter of a war. No, I'm not—I haven't done that. But Greenland should make the deal, because Greenland does not want to see Russia…
Jan 9, 2026 Meeting Kalshi: Trump meets with Oil & Gas Executives 13 times
…And, by the way, we don't want Russia or China going to Greenland, which, if we don't take Greenland, you're going to have Russia or…
…to me. I put it on. I'm not talking about money for Greenland yet. I might talk about that. But right now, we are going…
…because if we don't do it, Russia or China will take over Greenland, and we're not going to have Russia or China as a neighbor…
Jan 4, 2026 Other 12 times
…You have bridges that are falling down. Nobody can go anywhere. On Greenland now? How did we come up to Greenland? Well, I don't want…
…talk about Greenland. Let's talk about—— Venezuela, Ukraine, and—— ——we'll worry about Greenland in about 2 months. Let's talk about Greenland in 20 days. I…
…need Greenland from a national security—— ——situation. It's so strategic. Right now, Greenland is covered with Russian and Chinese ships all over the place. We…
Dec 22, 2025 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump makes an announcement 6 times
…dealmaker-type guy. And we need it for national protection. We need Greenland for national protection. They have a very small population. And I don't…
…But he felt very strongly. We need it for national—we need Greenland for national security. Not for minerals. We had so—we have so…
…have more oil than any other country in the world. We need Greenland for national security. And if you take a look at Greenland, you…
Apr 24, 2025 Meeting 2 times
…to get this over with. I hope so. Soon. Go ahead. Well, Greenland is going to be interesting, but that's for another day. I think…
…think it's a big threat to our—our world. So, I think Greenland is very important for international peace. Yes, please. Go ahead. I didn't…
Mar 28, 2025 Speech / ceremony 8 times
…Please, go ahead. Go ahead. Well, we're getting along very well with Greenland. We get along very well with Denmark. We've always had a good…
…see—I think everybody wants to see that work out. We need Greenland, very importantly, for international security. We have to have Greenland. It's not…
…think we can do without it?" We can't. If you look at Greenland right now, if you look at the waterways, you have Chinese and…
Mar 26, 2025 Speech / ceremony 6 times
…guy that I never had a lot of respect for. We need Greenland for national security and international security. So, we'll—I think we'll go…
…to go. We need Greenland, and the world needs us to have Greenland, including Denmark. Denmark has to have us have Greenland. And, you know…
…have great international security. If you look at the ships outside of Greenland: China, Russia, places that—we have to be there. If we're not…
Mar 24, 2025 Meeting 5 times
…is friendliness, not provocation. We're dealing with a lot of people from Greenland that would like to see something happen with respect to them being…
…woman. She's a very nice woman, and she loves the concept of Greenland. And so she's going there, and I think Marco is going there…
…know. They haven't been taken well—good care of. And I think Greenland is going to be something that maybe is in our future. I…
Mar 13, 2025 Meeting 4 times
…is, actually. But we've been dealing with Denmark. We've been dealing with Greenland. And we have to do it. We—really need it for national…
…be—have to get involved in a way, because we really need Greenland for national security. It's very important. You know, we have a couple…
…have—we have bases, and we have quite a few soldiers on Greenland already. Well, I think they made—— ——a great step by putting Mark…
Mar 11, 2025 Speech / ceremony 1 time
…the world that looks like that. It's—— And then, if you add Greenland, that's even—that's pretty good. Okay? I'm going to look at this…
Mar 4, 2025 Speech / ceremony 3 times
…And I also have a message tonight for the incredible people of Greenland. We strongly support your right to determine your own future, and, if…
…choose, we welcome you into the United States of America. We need Greenland for national security and even international security, and we're working with everybody…
…you safe. We will make you rich. And together, we will take Greenland to heights like you have never thought possible before. It's a very…
Feb 20, 2025 Meeting 1 time
…we're going to—we're going to see about that. We're looking at Greenland, and we have to take back the Panama Canal, because that wasn't…
Feb 19, 2025 Other 6 times
…there, we're going to be very upset. No, no, very—we need Greenland from the standpoint of national security and international security. We have to…
…maybe more importantly, for international security. No, no. We have to have Greenland because of the national security picture, even more so now than it…
…they used to talk about it. Years ago, they were talking about Greenland, but much more so now with, you know, modern weaponry, planes and…
Feb 9, 2025 Speech / ceremony 1 time
…it makes us bigger, stronger, and better and more protected. We need Greenland because of national security—international security, world security, world peace. And we'll…
Jan 25, 2025 Other 2 times
…no, it's just the tone of your question every time. I think Greenland will be worked out with us. I think we're going to have…
…But I think we'll get other—other things. But I do believe Greenland we'll get, because it really has to do with freedom of the…
Jan 20, 2025 Speech / ceremony 4 times
…No. We're not going to let it happen. About what? Finland? Oh, Greenland. Greenland is a wonderful place. We need it for international security. And…
…lot of money to maintain it, to keep it. The people of Greenland are not happy with Denmark, as you know. I think they're happy…
…weeks ago, and they like us. So we'll see what happens. But Greenland is necessary—not for us, it's necessary for international security. You have…