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Trump says he is sending a hospital ship to Greenland
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 22, 2026
2 min readLast updated: February 22, 2026
Quick Summary
President Trump says he will send a U.S. hospital ship to Greenland with help from Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry. Denmark voices concern as NATO talks continue and a U.S. sub crewman was evacuated near Nuuk.
Trump Plans to Send U.S. Navy Hospital Ship to Greenland with Landry's Help
Plan to Deploy Hospital Ship to Greenland
WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he was working with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry to send a hospital boat to Greenland, a Danish territory that Trump has said he wants to acquire.
Announcement and Coordination with Jeff Landry
Trump announced the plan on social media moments before hosting a dinner for Republican governors at the White House, where he sat next to and chatted with Landry.
"Working with the fantastic Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, we are going to send a great hospital boat to Greenland to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there. It’s on the way!!!" Trump said.
No confirmation from Denmark or Greenland
Neither the White House nor Landry's office responded to queries about the post, whether the ship had been requested by Denmark or Greenland and which sick people needed help. The Department of War had no immediate comment.
Diplomatic Context and NATO Tensions
Danish King Frederik paid a second visit to Greenland in a year last week, an attempt to demonstrate unity with the territory in the face of Trump's push to buy the island.
Greenland, Denmark and the U.S. late last month held talks to resolve the situation following months of tensions within the NATO defence alliance.
Medical Evacuation in Greenland Waters
Trump's post came hours after Denmark's Joint Arctic Command said it had evacuated a crew member who required urgent medical treatment from a U.S. submarine in Greenland's waters, seven nautical miles outside of Greenland's capital, Nuuk.
It was unclear what connection Landry had with the matter or if the post had any connection to the evacuation.
Navy Hospital Ships Available
The U.S. Navy has two hospital ships, the Mercy and the Comfort, but neither are stationed in Louisiana.
(Reporting by Andrea Shalal; Editing by Thomas Derpinghaus)
Key Takeaways
- •President Trump announced plans to send a U.S. Navy hospital ship to Greenland.
- •He said he is coordinating with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry on the mission.
- •White House and Pentagon provided no immediate details on timing or which ship.
- •Move comes as Denmark’s King Frederik visits Greenland and NATO talks continue.
- •Denmark’s Arctic Command just evacuated a U.S. submarine crew member near Nuuk.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trump says he is sending a hospital ship to Greenland
1What is the main topic?
President Trump announced he is sending a U.S. Navy hospital ship to Greenland, saying he’s coordinating with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry. The announcement drew scrutiny from Denmark and comes amid ongoing NATO-related talks.
2Which hospital ship could be deployed?
The Navy operates two large hospital ships, USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy. Officials have not clarified which vessel would go or when, and no formal deployment timeline was released.
3Why does this matter to finance and markets?
Geopolitical moves in the Arctic can affect defense spending, shipping routes, and access to critical minerals. Heightened U.S.–Denmark tensions may influence NATO relations and investor sentiment toward Arctic energy and logistics.
