The importance of this temporal aspect lies not only in its symbolic meaning. In November 2026, midterm elections will take place in the United States, and experts believe that including Greenland in the country could have a favorable impact on the ruling party.
According to sources, this is not about military intervention. Instead, Washington may use political pressure, which could involve, as one interlocutor noted, "encouraging local politicians to strengthen their civil and military influence... The Americans have many ways to achieve this goal." This same source emphasized that the U.S. intentions regarding Greenland are "real and serious."
Recall that on January 4, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Greenland is "absolutely essential" for the United States, adding that the island is surrounded by "ships from Russia and China."
