US President Donald Trump took to X on Friday to share a video highlighting America’s contributions to the security of Greenland. The video, ending with the slogan “America stands with Greenland,” is part of a broader effort after Trump expressed his intention to secure the territory to protect American national interests.
The video begins with the statement: “In the cold silence of the Tundra, a bond was born. Not from treaties or trade, but from blood and bravery. While Germany controlled Europe, the Nazis set their sights on the Arctic. Greenland became an unwitting combatant, and the United States stepped in, not to conquer, but to protect.”
It goes on to describe the sacrifice made during World War II: “In 1943, nearly a thousand American soldiers, accompanied by four chaplains, set off from New York to Greenland, carrying hope, duty, and a quiet fear. But their ship was torpedoed by a Nazi U-boat, and the frigid waters of the North Atlantic became a grave.” The video then highlights the bravery of the chaplains, who helped rescue both Americans and Greenlanders.
The video further underscores the current threats facing Greenland, stating: “Greenland faces threats from Russian aggression and Chinese expansion. Our shared legacy lives on in every mission, every Arctic patrol, and every partnership forged in the shadows of melting ice and rising tensions… Now is the time to stand together again – for peace, for security, and for the future.”
Vice President JD Vance is currently visiting Greenland, which holds a semi-autonomous status under Denmark and has long sought sovereignty. During his visit, Vance remarked, “The president is really interested in Arctic security, as you all know, and it’s only going to get bigger over the coming decades.”
Before Vance’s visit, a new broad government coalition was formed in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, aimed at maintaining ties with Denmark for the time being. After his trip, Vance shared the video posted by Trump, saying, “Usha and I are on our way home from an incredible journey to Greenland. We can’t wait to come back again soon. America stands with Greenland!”
