US Secretary Marco Rubio to meet Denmark officials to discuss Greenland next week

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to travel to Denmark next week for talks with senior Danish officials, as diplomatic tensions rise following renewed statements from President Donald Trump about Greenland. The visit comes amid growing unease in Europe after Trump openly suggested that military force remains an option in discussions over the Arctic island’s future.

The controversy escalated on Tuesday when Trump remarked that “the U.S. military is always an option” while addressing America’s interest in Greenland. The statement immediately triggered concern among European allies and prompted swift diplomatic engagement from Denmark and Greenland, both of which are seeking to prevent further escalation.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen confirmed that Copenhagen and Greenland jointly requested formal discussions with Washington, leading to Rubio’s upcoming visit. Rasmussen said the decision was driven by concerns that U.S. statements were rooted in misunderstandings that could worsen if left unaddressed, as per NDTV report.