UnHerd with Freddie Sayers Why Trump will get Greenland
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Jan 7, 2026 
Join Henrik Dahl, a Danish MEP, Helen Thompson, a Cambridge political economist, and economist Pippa Malmgren as they dive deep into the geopolitical drama surrounding Greenland. They unravel the historical ties and legal basis for Danish sovereignty while examining the modern implications of U.S. ambitions. Discussions include Arctic militarization, the strategic importance of rare earth resources, and the U.S. distrust towards European allies. Discover how Greenland's future may shape global power dynamics in the new space race.
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Denmark's Deep Legal And Emotional Claim To Greenland
- Denmark has a long emotional and legal bond with Greenland rooted in centuries and reinforced by a 1916 US declaration recognizing Danish sovereignty.
- Henrik Dahl urges a calm, factual defense of that legal underpinning rather than moral outrage.
Respond With Facts And Allies
- Denmark should mobilize international allies and publicize legal documents showing US recognition of sovereignty.
- Henrik Dahl recommends a pragmatic, facts-first response rather than rhetorical outrage.
Greenland As A Western Hemisphere Anomaly
- Greenland sits in the Western Hemisphere yet is ruled by a European power, creating a Monroe Doctrine-style anomaly for the US.
- Helen Thompson argues US strategic concerns about Russia and China revive historical American claims over Greenland.