Will Trump interfere with Greenland?
MOD ENFORCED CRITERIA (as originally defined on Jan 16th 2026, 10 days after market open. see this comment for reasoning): Resolution criteria This market resolves YES if Trump or his administration takes any military, economic, or political action intended to interfere with Greenland's governance, sovereignty, or territorial status before the end of 2026. This includes: military intervention, economic coercion (targeted tariffs or sanctions against Greenland or Denmark), attempted annexation, military occupation, or formal diplomatic pressure through the government of Greenland to cede control. The market resolves NO if no such interference occurs by December 31, 2026. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION (after months of drift) MAY HAVE USEFUL CONSIDERATIONS, BUT IS NOT BINDING: Resolution criteria This market will resolve “YES” if Trump or his administration takes any direct action intended to interfere with Greenland. This must be done directly through the government of Greenland itself. Background Trump has renewed calls for U.S. annexation of Greenland following public comments from Trump and the wife of top adviser Stephen Miller. Trump has previously refused to rule out the use of military or economic force to take Greenland. In a 45-minute phone conversation with Danish PM Frederiksen, Trump stated there is reason to believe he is serious in his statements about his increasing interest in Greenland. Considerations (Denmark) As Denmark owns Greenland, territorial integrity must be respected. Any actions taken by Trump that affects Denmark’s economy would have a knock-on financial effect on Greenland. Any such actions implemented or the use of military methods would also resolve in “YES” : Additional non-kinetic actions that would result in YES resolution (Must be done by Trump or his administration): Media Manipulation: Use of propaganda, disinformation, and control of media narratives that prove to change the opinions of the people of Greenland Social & Psychological Influence: Targeting the beliefs, emotions, and behaviours of Greenland's population Economic Coercion against Greenland or Denmark: Disruption of communication networks, power grids, and financial systems including the use of tariffs/sanctions Any deal imposed on Greenland that upsets the Greenlanders/Government would resolve YES as that constitutes interference The creator will prioritize statements from the government of Greenland when evaluating resolution The creator has reiterated that threats through other countries are not in line with the markets purpose. The market focuses on Trump's DIRECT interference with the government of GREENLAND itself, which would require: A formal meeting including confirmation from the Greenland government that threats were made or intimidation was caused. A casual/formal visit to Greenland which the government states was an intimidation/a threat. Direct phone calls to Greenland's leader which causes uproar Letters/emails.. Update 2026-03-01 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): Tariffs on Greenland: If Trump implements tariffs specifically on Greenland, this would count as interference and resolve YES. Military ships sent to Greenland: This will count as interference and resolve YES if Greenland makes a statement saying they feel threatened by it.
