According to experts, this timing choice has not only symbolic significance. In November 2026, midterm elections will take place in the United States, and the potential annexation of Greenland could positively impact the ruling party.
According to sources interviewed by the publication, this is not about military intervention. Instead, Washington is likely to use political pressure. One expert noted that this could include "attempts to engage local politicians to strengthen U.S. civil and military influence... The American side has various methods to achieve its goals." This same source claims that the U.S. intentions regarding Greenland are "serious and justified."
It is worth noting that on January 4, President Donald Trump emphasized that Greenland is "absolutely essential" to the United States, mentioning that the island is under the watch of "Russian and Chinese vessels."
