How Trump can take Greenland without firing a single bullet
Donald Trump has suggested a US takeover of Greenland could come sooner than many expected as he declared his administration wants to control the Danish territory “right now.”
| Updated: 06 Jan 2026
Michael calls into James O'Brien to explain just how easily Trump's Greenland dream can be realised.
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With a US base already on the island, a slow takeover - coupled with possible Russian incursions on the eastern flank - could see Europe in the unthinkable position of having to accept American control of the territory.
James 'hopes' Michael is wrong, but fears the scenario he presents is 'worryingly feasible'.