The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown Trump Rules Out Taking Greenland By Force
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Jan 21, 2026 Caitlin Collins, CNN's chief White House correspondent, reports live from Davos, sharing insights on President Trump's controversial remarks about Greenland. She discusses his insistence on negotiating for its acquisition without military force and his criticism of NATO. Collins also highlights local Greenlanders' fears and reactions to Trump's proposals. The conversation dives into how Trump's speech mixed domestic politics with foreign policy and the broader implications for U.S. relations with Europe and Russia.
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Trump Rules Out Military Takeover
- President Trump reiterated he will not use military force to acquire Greenland while insisting the U.S. should own it.
- He framed Greenland as a strategic, small ask justified by historical U.S. military presence.
Begin Diplomacy Before Escalation
- Start diplomatic talks immediately rather than escalating rhetoric to reduce uncertainty and reassure allies.
- Use existing treaties and clear negotiation frameworks to avoid military or economic brinksmanship.
Historical Claim Questioned
- Trump invoked WWII-era U.S. military presence in Greenland to claim historical rights, though experts disputed that framing.
- Several commentators noted U.S. wartime bases were by treaty with Denmark, not ownership.