Over the years, there has been growing interest in Greenland because its minerals-rich land is seen as critical in the world's supply of rare earths. And for the United States, the Danish territory is also strategically located for its defence against Russia. Earlier in 2025, 60 Minutes travelled to Greenland and spoke to the proud locals about finding themselves in this new geopolitical position. And to this day, leaders of Greenland and Denmark insist they won't allow the US to take over, with

"We need Greenland for national security, not for minerals ... If you take a look at Greenland, you look up and down the coast, you have Russian and Chinese ships all over the place. We need it for national security. We have to have it." US President Donald Trump reasserted on Dec 22 that the United States needs Greenland for its national security and said Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, whom he appointed to the Arctic island would "lead the charge." #Trump #DonaldTrump #Greenland #US #NationalS