'It's on the way': Donald Trump is sending 'great hospital boat' to Greenland
Times of India
by TOI WORLD DESKFebruary 22, 2026
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US President Donald Trump has announced that the administration is sending a "hospital boat" to Greenland to address healthcare challenges in the region. Posting on Truth Social, Trump highlighted the initiative as a collaboration with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, emphasizing its goal to assist individuals who are "sick" and allegedly not receiving adequate care. The USNS Mercy, a well-known naval hospital vessel, is being deployed for this humanitarian mission. This move follows Trump’s December decision to appoint Landry as a special envoy to Greenland and aligns with the President’s broader focus on Arctic strategy.
The announcement comes after Trump repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, a territory Denmark has repeatedly emphasized is not for sale. During a meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump reiterated his belief that no other nation could secure Greenland except the United States, while criticizing NATO allies for failing to meet their obligations. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had previously rejected Trump’s territorial ambitions, reaffirming Denmark’s sovereignty over Greenland.
The hospital boat initiative appears to be part of a larger effort by the White House to strengthen ties with Greenland and address its strategic importance. A senior White House official revealed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been tasked with preparing a proposal to purchase Greenland, describing it as a “high priority” for Trump. This push follows a series of developments in Trump’s trade and foreign policy, including his recent decision to raise tariffs on imports.
While the exact nature of the health emergency in Greenland remains unclear, the initiative reflects Trump’s broader strategy to assert US influence in the Arctic region. The deployment of the hospital boat, along with efforts to acquire Greenland
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/22/2026