Trump says Europe gave Greenland to US as ‘greatest gift’ ever

President Trump said Europe gave Greenland to the United States as the "greatest gift" ever, remarks that follow his earlier refusal this year to rule out using military force to gain control of the mineral-rich island. The comments revive a territorial dispute that has unsettled relations between Washington and Copenhagen, a NATO ally, and drawn attention to Greenland's strategic minerals and Arctic position. The article does not specify any formal transfer, agreement, or timeline, and no European government was cited as confirming a gift. The remarks matter because they keep alive questions about U.S. intentions toward Greenland and could complicate allied cooperation in the Arctic. Watch for official responses from Denmark and Greenland's government, any clarification from the White House on whether the comment was literal, and whether the issue affects NATO or Arctic policy discussions.