Europe has deployed troops to Greenland following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to take control of the island. However, the White House stated that this deployment will not hinder Trump’s objective. On Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that European forces would not influence the president’s decision-making process or his goal of acquiring Greenland.

Leavitt mentioned that Denmark, Greenland, and the United States have agreed to form a working group to continue technical discussions on the acquisition issue, with meetings expected every two to three weeks. Meanwhile, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen wrote on social media that while both sides agree on strengthening Arctic security, they differ on methods. He emphasized that in 2026, trade should involve goods, not people.

Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, has rejected the idea of being sold. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that any U.S. attempt to forcibly seize Greenland could lead to NATO’s collapse.