Marin IJ Readers’ Forum for Jan. 30, 2026

Rather than buying Greenland, Trump should ask for alliance

While I agree with President Donald Trump on Greenland’s strategic importance, he appears to be approaching the issue in the wrong way (“Denmark and Greenland say sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump’s reversal on tariffs,” Jan. 23). Had he not tried to buy Greenland from Denmark and then doubled down as a negotiating tactic, I think he would have better options to go about getting what he wants.

The U.S. should be allying with Denmark to protect Greenland...