In a recent statement, President Trump shared his belief that the United States would eventually gain control over Greenland, sparking renewed discussions about the autonomous Danish territory's status.
Trump Envisions U.S. Control Over Greenland Amidst Controversy
Trump Envisions U.S. Control Over Greenland Amidst Controversy
President Trump expresses optimism about acquiring Greenland, despite Denmark's firm stance against selling the territory.
Trump's optimism comes after a heated exchange with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who has firmly stated that Greenland is not for sale. While speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump commented, "I think we're going to have it," citing the island's populace of around 56,000 residents whom he claimed "want to be with us."
This latest assertion follows Trump's previous interest in acquiring Greenland, which he first brought up during his first term in 2019. He has characterized U.S. control over the island as an "absolute necessity" for international security.
"I think the people want to be with us," he declared in the press room on the presidential aircraft. He further questioned Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland, suggesting it would be a "very unfriendly act" for Denmark to oppose U.S. control, emphasizing that this move considers global security.
“The protection of the free world is at stake,” Trump stated, positioning his perspective on Greenland's potential integration into the U.S. as a matter of international freedom rather than mere territorial acquisition. He concludes, "Greenland we'll get because it has to do with freedom of the world," firmly believing that only the U.S. can guarantee such freedom.
This latest assertion follows Trump's previous interest in acquiring Greenland, which he first brought up during his first term in 2019. He has characterized U.S. control over the island as an "absolute necessity" for international security.
"I think the people want to be with us," he declared in the press room on the presidential aircraft. He further questioned Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland, suggesting it would be a "very unfriendly act" for Denmark to oppose U.S. control, emphasizing that this move considers global security.
“The protection of the free world is at stake,” Trump stated, positioning his perspective on Greenland's potential integration into the U.S. as a matter of international freedom rather than mere territorial acquisition. He concludes, "Greenland we'll get because it has to do with freedom of the world," firmly believing that only the U.S. can guarantee such freedom.
