The United States is exploring options to acquire Greenland, with President Trump considering military force and potential cash payments to residents ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per person. Denmark has responded with a stern warning, reaffirming a 1952 military directive that mandates troops to "shoot first, ask questions later" in the event of an invasion, emphasizing that any military action against a NATO ally would undermine the alliance. Diplomatic efforts are underway, with envoys from Denmark and Greenland meeting with US officials and lawmakers to de-escalate the situation.