Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured congressmen that the threats from the Trump administration regarding Greenland target the acquisition of the island and not a military invasion.

Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, stated during a closed-door meeting that the threats from the Trump administration regarding Greenland do not suggest an imminent invasion, but rather an interest in buying the island from Denmark. This comes in the context where President Trump has repeatedly expressed the desire to purchase Greenland, considering it a national security priority. Rubio tried to alleviate lawmakers' concerns about the use of military force, while officials from the administration confirmed that there are no signs of preparations for an invasion. Additionally, Senator Lindsey Graham described the administration's actions as negotiations, emphasizing the need for legal protections for the development of the island.

Despite the majority opposition of Greenlanders to the idea of becoming part of the U.S., Trump insisted on the importance of controlling Greenland to counteract the influence of Russia and China in the Arctic region. The Danish government responded with proposals to strengthen the island's security, while fears of aggressive American action have intensified in Europe.