The Fox News Rundown Greenland And The President's Arctic Ambitions
Jan 21, 2026
Doug Burgum, U.S. Secretary of the Interior and former North Dakota governor, discusses Arctic strategy and why Greenland is seen as critical for North American security, likening its potential importance to Alaska. He highlights military logistics and evolving threats from global powers. Lydia Hu, a Fox Business correspondent, delves into the ongoing legal battle concerning the Federal Reserve's independence amid Trump’s criticisms and tariff authority challenges. Their insights reveal the intricacies of geopolitics and the Supreme Court's impact on economic policy.
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Greenland As Strategic Bookend
- Greenland sits closer to Washington, D.C. than Alaska and functions as a strategic bookend for North America and Europe.
- Doug Burgum argues U.S. sovereignty would secure Arctic defense against Russia and China encroachment.
NATO Funding Gap Risks Arctic Security
- Burgum says NATO underfunding weakens Arctic defense and allows Russian and Chinese footholds.
- He frames U.S. action on Greenland as necessary because allied consensus and funding have lagged.
Resources Secondary To Security
- Rare earths in Greenland matter but aren't the primary driver for U.S. interest, Burgum says.
- National security and control of strategic locations override resource motives in the administration's pitch.