President Donald Trump has reignited controversy by pledging to acquire Greenland, even suggesting force if necessary, while several of his former aides have pursued business interests tied to the Arctic island, according to a report by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project.
Among them are George Sorial, former executive vice president of the Trump Organisation, and Keith Schiller, Trump’s former security chief, both linked to a company called GreenMet. GreenMet announced a 2025 partnership with Tanbreez Mining Greenland A/S, which holds a licence to mine rare earth minerals and claims to be Greenland’s only “shovel-ready” project.
Corporate records list Sorial, Schiller, and CEO Drew Horn—a former Pence aide and Trump-era national security official—as beneficial owners of GreenMet. While Horn has openly promoted U.S. interests in Greenland, Sorial and Schiller say they are only passive shareholders with no management role.
Unsurprisingly, the involvement of Trump allies in Greenland-related ventures has raised ethical concerns, especially as some individuals were later appointed to influential government roles tied to Arctic policy.
Critics argue that Trump’s push to acquire Greenland is compounded by potential conflicts of interest benefiting associates positioned to profit from mineral development.
Meanwhile, as extensively reported in the mainstream media, Greenland’s leaders and Denmark have rejected U.S. takeover efforts, despite Trump and his supporters continuing to campaign for control of the island, supposedly to ensure America’s security in the face of Russian and Chinese threats.
Several figures connected to GreenMet, including former geologist Ned Mamula, have held or moved into senior government roles overseeing mineral policy. Trump family visits, lobbying efforts, and nonprofit advocacy have further blurred the line between political influence and private business interests. As the U.S. accelerates its search for critical minerals, Greenland has become a focal point of geopolitical ambition, ethical scrutiny, and commercial competition.
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