U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States is sending a hospital ship to Greenland to provide medical assistance to residents. The announcement was made publicly, accompanied by an illustration of the naval hospital ship USNS Mercy.
Trump stated that the operation is already underway, saying the vessel is “on the way” to Greenland to help deliver healthcare services. However, no further operational details were provided, including the exact timeline for arrival or the scope of medical support expected on the ground.
According to the president, the mission is being carried out in cooperation with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry. It remains unclear whether or how the initiative has been coordinated with Danish authorities, given that Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.
The deployment of a hospital ship typically signals a large-scale humanitarian or medical support effort, as vessels like the USNS Mercy are equipped with operating rooms, medical staff, and capacity to treat thousands of patients during emergencies or crises.
