US official says Greenland action could come within 'weeks or months'

A senior U.S. official indicates that meaningful action regarding Greenland could occur within "weeks or months." Thomas Dans, Trump's Arctic commissioner, supports the idea of annexing Greenland, an interest initially sparked by diplomat Ronald Lauder. Dans notes progress may come quickly but ultimately requires Greenlanders' support, who largely do not want to join the U.S.

The Trump administration is considering direct payments to Greenlanders as a possible incentive for independence from Denmark. While Denmark's financial support to Greenland is significant, concerns persist about U.S. military involvement in acquisition efforts. Denmark's Prime Minister has labeled Trump's ambitions as "absurd."