Fox News host Jesse Watters said the United States will ultimately secure Greenland, arguing that American history and national security interests make the outcome inevitable as President Donald Trump continues to press his case for U.S. control of the Arctic island.
“We have to secure Greenland. It will happen,” Watters said during an on-air discussion, aligning himself with Trump’s position that the territory is critical to U.S. security. “The United States always secures its interests, economically and militarily, either by force or by purchase,” he added.
Watters: We have to secure Greenland. It will happen. The US always secures our interests, either by force or purchase. We got the moon. I think we own it… We’re going to do it whether they like it or not. pic.twitter.com/wF0lXWSRct
— Acyn (@Acyn) January 20, 2026
Watters pointed to historical examples to support his argument, citing major territorial acquisitions such as the Louisiana Purchase and Alaska, as well as U.S. control over overseas territories following World War II. He also referenced America’s dominance in space, joking that the United States “owns” the moon, as a way of underscoring what he described as the country’s longstanding ability to assert power when strategic interests are at stake.
His comments come as Trump has repeatedly argued that Greenland is vital for missile defense, Arctic security, and protecting U.S. supply lines amid rising competition with China and Russia. Watters echoed those concerns, saying the changing global landscape requires a shift away from globalism and toward direct control of strategic locations. “When the world changes, we change,” he said. “We have to protect our own supply lines. We have to protect ourselves from missiles from China, and we are going to do it whether they like it or not.”
Watters also criticized Denmark, which currently controls Greenland, arguing that Copenhagen is unable to adequately defend or develop the island. He claimed Denmark is failing to meet its NATO obligations, which require members to defend all of their territory. “Denmark cannot defend it,” Watters said, adding that Denmark should accept a U.S. offer rather than resist Trump’s push.
Watters: Denmark is in violation of their NATO obligations because they are sworn to defend all of their territory and they can’t defend it. They live under our security umbrella. Do they want to live under it or not? pic.twitter.com/slCZZ6Nu5I
— Acyn (@Acyn) January 20, 2026
The remarks add to an already heated international debate. Greenland’s leadership and Denmark have repeatedly rejected the idea of U.S. control, while European leaders have warned that Trump’s rhetoric risks destabilizing relations within NATO. At the same time, Trump has refused to rule out economic or military pressure to achieve his goal, saying recently that the United States “needs” Greenland for national security.
Watters’ comments reflect a growing chorus of Trump allies who are framing the Greenland issue as part of a broader shift in U.S. foreign policy—one that prioritizes direct control over strategic assets and signals a willingness to act unilaterally if allies resist.
