Rubio says he will meet with Denmark about Greenland next week
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, alongside U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, addresses the media following a briefing for the House of Representatives on the crisis in Venezuela, at Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., Jan. 7, 2026
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced his upcoming meeting with Danish officials next week to discuss Greenland.
Rubio’s statement on Capitol Hill coincided with heightened discussions within the Trump administration regarding potential actions regarding Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark.
When asked about why the administration had not responded to Denmark’s request for talks about Greenland, Rubio confirmed, “I’ll be meeting with them next week.”
Pressed by a reporter on the possibility of utilizing the U.S. military to acquire Greenland, Rubio declined to comment.
“I’m not here to discuss military intervention or Denmark,” Rubio stated, emphasizing his focus on the upcoming meeting with Danish officials.
“Further details will be shared during our discussions, but I’m not elaborating on that today,” he added.
The previous evening, Danish Defense Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced Denmark’s plan to invest in Greenland’s defense amid escalating security concerns.
Poulsen expressed hope for U.S.-Danish collaboration in Arctic security efforts, highlighting the importance of mutual respect and cooperation.
These developments followed reports that President Donald Trump and his advisors were exploring various strategies, including military options, to secure Greenland as a national security imperative.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt affirmed the administration’s commitment to pursuing this foreign policy objective, with military utilization remaining a viable consideration.
