First Thing: Trump says he ‘doesn’t rule out’ using military force to control Greenland

<p>President has repeatedly expressed idea of territorial expansion. Plus, Israel plans to capture all of Gaza, officials say</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/info/2018/sep/17/guardian-us-morning-briefing-sign-up-to-stay-informed">Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here</a></strong></li></ul><p>Good morning.</p><p>Donald Trump <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/04/trump-greenland-denmark-military-force">would not rule out using military force</a> to gain control of Greenland, the autonomous territory within Denmark, a fellow Nato member.</p><p><strong>Here’s what the Danish’s prime minister <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/03/danish-pm-mette-frederiksen-visits-greenland-show-solidarity-trump-acquisition-threats">said last month</a>:</strong> “This is about the world order that we have built together across the Atlantic over generations … You cannot annex another country – not even with an argument about international security.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/05/first-thing-trump-says-he-doesnt-rule-out-using-military-force-to-control-greenland">Continue reading...</a>