White House discussing "range of options" for acquiring Greenland, including U.S. military takeover by force, Leavitt says

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Original Load Date Jan. 7, 2026, 8:01 a.m.
Last Updated Jan. 7, 2026, 8:01 a.m.
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_Washington_ — The White House said Tuesday officials are discussing a wide range of options [ for acquiring Greenland ][19] , including using the U.S. military to take it by force. Senior administration officials are also discussing possibly acquiring Greenland from Denmark or forming a compact o...