Trump's 'deeply weird' Greenland obsession exposed by columnist
2 weeks ago

Trump's 'deeply weird' Greenland obsession exposed by columnist

Raw Story  

With President-elect Donald Trump once again making noise about seizing Greenland from Denmark, MSNBC columnist Hayes Brown decided to examine the origins of Trump's years-long fixation on buying the large ice-covered territory. After reviewing past reports on Trump national security officials' interactions with him during his first term about Greenland, Hayes finds that Trump seems to simply covet Greenland because it's a large piece of land. That should be part of the United States.’” Taking stock of this, Hayes comes away unimpressed with Trump's geopolitical acumen. "Even if Trump really did come up with the idea of buying Greenland himself as he claimed, the motivation of 'it’s massive' doesn’t speak highly of his strategic vision for the United States — or his own business sense as a developer."

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Trump’s push for Greenland grows stronger after resident urges, ‘Buy us. Buy Greenland’, criticizing Danish exploitation
12 hours, 36 minutes ago

Trump’s push for Greenland grows stronger after resident urges, ‘Buy us. Buy Greenland’, criticizing Danish exploitation

Live Mint  

President-elect Donald Trump reignited his calls for the US to acquire Greenland, sharing a social media post on Monday that included a video featuring a Greenlander advocating for the U. to buy the Arctic territory. In the Truth Social post, Trump shared a video featuring a Greenlander wearing a MAGA hat, who responded to a woman's question about what he …

Don Jr to visit Greenland as Trump renews threat to take it over
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23 hours, 48 minutes ago

Don Jr to visit Greenland as Trump renews threat to take it over

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump Jr will visit Greenland Tuesday, even as his …

Danish PM says Greenland ‘not for sale’ as Donald Trump Jr visits island
1 day, 3 hours ago

Danish PM says Greenland ‘not for sale’ as Donald Trump Jr visits island

Al Jazeera  

Before his son’s ‘private’ visit, President-elect Donald Trump again says he wants Greenland to ‘become part of’ the US. Donald Trump Jr has arrived in Greenland for a “private” visit, as his father President-elect Donald Trump reiterates his desire to make the autonomous Danish territory part of the United States. In a statement, Greenland’s government confirmed Trump Jr’s visit would …

Ex Trump aide finally admits climate change exists to justify threatened Greenland takeover
1 week, 1 day ago

Ex Trump aide finally admits climate change exists to justify threatened Greenland takeover

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Robert O’Brien appeared on Sunday Morning Futures on Fox News, suggesting that the U.S. …

'We'll make it part of Alaska': Ex-Trump adviser explains plan to take over Greenland
1 week, 2 days ago

'We'll make it part of Alaska': Ex-Trump adviser explains plan to take over Greenland

Raw Story  

Former National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien explained President-elect Donald Trump's plan to "extract the minerals and oil" from Greenland by making the territory "part of Alaska." "And so President Trump said, if you don't defend Greenland, we'll buy it, and we'll defend it," he continued. "I mean, the native people in Greenland are very closely related to the people of …

'A whole lot of stupid': MSNBC host ridicules Trump's latest 'fantasy-driven' proposal
1 week, 3 days ago

'A whole lot of stupid': MSNBC host ridicules Trump's latest 'fantasy-driven' proposal

Raw Story  

While introducing his guests on MSNBC's "The Weekend," co-host Michael Steele promised they were going to cover "A whole lot of stupid," and then proceeded to mock Donald Trump's out-of-nowhere fascination with buying Greenland. Getting right to it, the former Republican National Committee chair sarcastically joked to his co-hosts and guests, "Let's start with this smart idea that we are …

Denmark responds to Trump’s Greenland ownership comments by boosting defense spending: Live
1 week, 5 days ago

Denmark responds to Trump’s Greenland ownership comments by boosting defense spending: Live

The Independent  

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Trump targets Panama, Greenland and Canada in 40-post Christmas Truth Social tear
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1 week, 6 days ago

Trump targets Panama, Greenland and Canada in 40-post Christmas Truth Social tear

Salon  

President-elect Donald Trump had a far-reaching Christmas wish this year: sovereignty over Canada, Greenland and parts of Panama. He wrapped the sentiments up in one post: “Merry Christmas to all, including to the wonderful soldiers of China, who are lovingly, but illegally, operating the Panama Canal,” Trump wrote in one post, falsely claiming the canal’s construction took 38,000 American lives. …

Trump wants to purchase Greenland. How would that actually work?
1 week, 6 days ago

Trump wants to purchase Greenland. How would that actually work?

The Independent  

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'Hopelessly broken' CNN buried by critics for 'sane washing' Trump's Greenland rants
2 weeks ago

'Hopelessly broken' CNN buried by critics for 'sane washing' Trump's Greenland rants

Raw Story  

Multiple critics called out CNN this week for purportedly normalizing President-elect Donald Trump's idea of "buying" Greenland, invading Panama and possibly even Canada. According to New York Times reporters, Trump has long been obsessed with buying Greenland, thinking that the Denmark-owned island is like the large shop "on the corner." A whole lot of gullible people were telling me he …

Trump wants to purchase Greenland. How would that actually work?
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2 weeks ago

Trump wants to purchase Greenland. How would that actually work?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And while it’s highly unlikely that the president-elect will have any success in convincing …

'We need Greenland!' CNN conservative sparks clash over Trump's 'amazing idea'
2 weeks ago

'We need Greenland!' CNN conservative sparks clash over Trump's 'amazing idea'

Raw Story  

Donald Trump has raised eyebrows by once again suggesting the U.S. should buy Greenland — and CNN's Scott Jennings applauded that as "an amazing idea." The president-elect has talked about taking control of the autonomous Danish territory in the past, and he's also recently suggested taking back the Panama Canal and joked about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau being the …

Donald Trump reiterates desire to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada, Panama Canal
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Donald Trump reiterates desire to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada, Panama Canal

Hindustan Times  

First it was Canada, then the Panama Canal. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has been suggesting that Canada become the 51st U.S. state and referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as “governor” of the “Great State of Canada.” The president-elect is renewing unsuccessful calls he made during his first term for the U.S. to buy Greenland from Denmark, adding to …

Trump adviser on plot to take Greenland: 'We have not expanded our country in 70 years'
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump adviser on plot to take Greenland: 'We have not expanded our country in 70 years'

Raw Story  

Corey Lewandowski, a senior adviser to Donald Trump, defended the president-elect's desire to take over Greenland by arguing his boss was a "real estate master." "Corey, what do you make of Trump's threat about the Panama Canal?" "He's talking about maybe Greenland from a historic perspective coming as part of the United States, taking back the Panama Canal so that …

Greenland prime minister balks at Trump’s renewed play for territory: ‘We are not for sale’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Greenland prime minister balks at Trump’s renewed play for territory: ‘We are not for sale’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. During his first term in the White House, Trump expressed a desire to make …

Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — First it was Canada, then the Panama Canal. In a Sunday announcement naming his ambassador to Denmark, Trump wrote that, “For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.” Trump again having designs on Greenland comes after …

Donald Trump reiterates plans to gain control of Greenland
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Donald Trump reiterates plans to gain control of Greenland

Op India  

On 22nd December, President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, expressed his desire to gain control of Greenland. In a post on Truth Social, Trump asserted that it was an “absolute necessity.” Notably, Greenland is a part of the North American continent but is part of the Kingdom of Denmark as an autonomous territory. In the post, Trump further added, …

Greenland says no thanks to Trump purchase idea — again
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Greenland says no thanks to Trump purchase idea — again

LA Times  

If President-elect Donald Trump’s assertion that the United States should have control of Greenland sounds familiar, that’s because he’s said it before — during his first term as president. Trump’s commentary also pointed up a quandary faced by U.S. allies, which will become more pressing within a few weeks, when the Oval Office changes hands: whether smaller and less powerful …

Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal

LA Times  

Icebergs float away as the sun rises near Kulusuk, Greenland. In a Sunday announcement naming his ambassador to Denmark, Trump wrote that, “For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.” Trump again having designs on Greenland comes after the president-elect suggested …

Trump's bucket list swells further, Greenland is latest he wants after Canada, Panama Canal
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump's bucket list swells further, Greenland is latest he wants after Canada, Panama Canal

India TV News  

The never-ending to-do list of the US President-elect has the latest addition. Trump's desire to have Greenland comes after he suggested over the weekend that the US could retake control of the Panama Canal if the rising shipping costs, which are charged for using the waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, are not eased. Earlier, he also suggested that …

Fox News host floats idea Trump could expand America through a land purchase
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Fox News host floats idea Trump could expand America through a land purchase

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A prominent Fox News host has floated that President-elect Donald Trump could be looking …

Trump's billionaire buddy tried to get him to buy Greenland: book
2 years, 3 months ago

Trump's billionaire buddy tried to get him to buy Greenland: book

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's claim that his widely-mocked effort to buy Greenland was his own inspiration was undermined by a report by New York Times chief White House correspondent Peter Baker. While many assumed at the time that it was just Mr. Trump being Mr. Trump, expressing a far-fetched thought that came into his head, in fact the idea had been planted …

US confirms it doesn't want to buy Greenland from Denmark after former president Donald Trump's unsolicited proposal
3 years, 7 months ago

US confirms it doesn't want to buy Greenland from Denmark after former president Donald Trump's unsolicited proposal

ABC  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has confirmed the United States does not seek to buy Greenland, after former president Donald Trump proposed buying the island, sparking a diplomatic fallout. Key points: In 2019, Donald Trump suggested buying Greenland from Denmark Mr Trump cancelled a meeting with the Danish prime minister in the diplomatic spat that followed The US Secretary …

Bill Taylor: Greenland purchase proposal ‘took up a lot of energy’
5 years, 2 months ago

Bill Taylor: Greenland purchase proposal ‘took up a lot of energy’

CNN  

CNN — As the top US diplomat in Ukraine was working to release frozen security assistance to Kiev, he discovered the focus back in Washington was elsewhere: President Donald Trump’s interest in buying Greenland. Speaking to impeachment committees last month, Ambassador Bill Taylor described difficulty in convening a meeting of top-level Cabinet officials with Trump to discuss the Ukraine assistance, …

'Help America Grow': Republican group selling T-shirts with map of US that includes Greenland
5 years, 4 months ago

'Help America Grow': Republican group selling T-shirts with map of US that includes Greenland

The Independent  

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Greenland fallout: Trump scolds Denmark over rejection
5 years, 4 months ago

Greenland fallout: Trump scolds Denmark over rejection

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Escalating an international spat, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he scrapped his trip to Denmark because the prime minister made a “nasty” statement when she rejected his idea to buy Greenland as an absurdity. The U.S. State Department said Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke Wednesday with his Danish counterpart and “expressed appreciation for Denmark’s cooperation as …

Donald Trump’s infantile tantrum over Greenland could have serious diplomatic consequences
5 years, 4 months ago

Donald Trump’s infantile tantrum over Greenland could have serious diplomatic consequences

The Independent  

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Trump cancels Denmark visit because Greenland isn’t for sale
5 years, 4 months ago

Trump cancels Denmark visit because Greenland isn’t for sale

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Two days after he said buying Greenland wasn’t a top priority, President Donald Trump canceled an upcoming trip to Denmark, which owns the mostly frozen island, after its prime minister dismissed the idea. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had called Trump’s musing about buying the Danish territory “an absurd discussion” after the former real estate mogul-turned-president began to talk …

Trump cancels visit to Denmark after PM rejects sale of Greenland
5 years, 4 months ago

Trump cancels visit to Denmark after PM rejects sale of Greenland

Al Jazeera  

US president was scheduled to hold talks with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Trump posted on social media on Tuesday that “based on Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s comments, that she would have no interest in discussing the purchase of Greenland, I will be postponing our meeting scheduled in two weeks for another time”. Greenland is Greenlandic,” Frederiksen, the Danish prime …

Why Trump is so obsessed with Scandinavia (Opinion)
5 years, 4 months ago

Why Trump is so obsessed with Scandinavia (Opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Frida Ghitis, a former CNN producer and correspondent, is a world affairs columnist. Recall that last year Trump was reported to have complained in an Oval Office conversation that so many Haitians and people from what he called “shithole countries” want to move to the United States. One witness said, “They wanted to show that President Trump is …

Baffled Danes mock Trump after he scraps trip over Greenland
5 years, 4 months ago

Baffled Danes mock Trump after he scraps trip over Greenland

Al Jazeera  

Many Danes, including politicians, condemn Trump after he cancels visit following Denmark’s refusal to sell island. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed surprise and disappointment following Trump’s move the previous day but reiterated that Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, was not for sale. '” ‘Deeply insulting’ At first, Trump’s proposal had elicited incredulity and humour …

Trump globally mocked for Greenland meme tweet over hotel bankruptcy
5 years, 4 months ago

Trump globally mocked for Greenland meme tweet over hotel bankruptcy

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The image comes after Mr Trump confirmed he had considered the possibility of buying …

Trump postpones Denmark trip over Greenland sale
5 years, 4 months ago

Trump postpones Denmark trip over Greenland sale

CNN  

CNN — Less than two weeks before his scheduled trip to Denmark, President Donald Trump announced on Twitter that he has postponed his visit to Copenhagen after the Danish Prime Minister disputed his interest in buying Greenland as “absurd.” “Denmark is a very special country with incredible people, but based on Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s comments, that she would have …

Trump postpones meeting with Danish leader over refusal to sell Greenland
5 years, 4 months ago

Trump postpones meeting with Danish leader over refusal to sell Greenland

CBS News  

President Trump has canceled a planned trip to Denmark over the prime minister's apparent unwillingness to discuss the possible sale of Greenland. "Denmark is a very special country with incredible people, but based on Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's comments, that she would have no interest in discussing the purchase of Greenland, I will be postponing our meeting scheduled in two …

Trump claims he's mulling a "large real estate deal" to buy Greenland, even though it's not for sale
5 years, 4 months ago

Trump claims he's mulling a "large real estate deal" to buy Greenland, even though it's not for sale

Salon  

Likening the idea to a "large real estate deal," President Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that he is considering purchasing Greenland, which is not for sale. Trump said the idea of acquiring the semi-autonomous Danish island is "strategically" interesting, although he noted that it is not a top priority for the White House. The president went on to compare purchasing …

Trump likens buying Greenland to ‘a large real estate deal’
5 years, 4 months ago

Trump likens buying Greenland to ‘a large real estate deal’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday the idea of buying Greenland from Denmark has been discussed within his administration because of the strategic benefits for the U.S. and suggested that the semi-autonomous territory is a financial burden to Denmark. We’ve protected Denmark like we protect large portions of the world, so the concept came up.” The U.S. military has …

Trump, the divider, unites Denmark against sale of Greenland (opinion)
5 years, 4 months ago

Trump, the divider, unites Denmark against sale of Greenland (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Ask Foldspang Neve is a development consultant and a sociologist at the University of Oxford. Ask Foldspang Neve Nuffield College By suggesting that a constituent part of the country he is visiting in a couple of weeks, including, presumably, its 56,000 citizens, were a good to be bargained over, Trump managed to bring normally quarreling parties in Denmark …

Donald Trump eyeing on Greenland. Here's why one of the coldest areas is important for the US
5 years, 4 months ago

Donald Trump eyeing on Greenland. Here's why one of the coldest areas is important for the US

India TV News  

US President Donald Trump has once again expressed his interest in buying Greenland, which has 85 per cent of its land covered with snow. Trump, who has been the world's most famous real estate developer before holding the post as US President, had been curious to buy Greenland, which is a self-governing region of Denmark. The US' northernmost military base …

AP sources: Trump has talked about buying Greenland for US
5 years, 4 months ago

AP sources: Trump has talked about buying Greenland for US

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Aiming to put his mark on the world map, President Donald Trump has talked to aides and allies about buying Greenland for the U.S. A Trump ally told The Associated Press on Thursday that the Republican president had discussed the purchase but was not serious about it. And a Republican congressional aide said Trump brought up the notion …

Greenland to Trump: Thanks, but we’re not for sale
5 years, 4 months ago

Greenland to Trump: Thanks, but we’re not for sale

LA Times  

In 1946, the U.S. proposed to pay Denmark $100 million to buy Greenland. The government of Greenland says that it’s happy President Trump has taken an interest in the nation, talking to aides and allies about buying the island for the U.S., but that it’s not for sale. Following reports that Trump had spoken about the notion of buying Greenland, …

Denmark: Trump's plan to buy Greenland is "final proof that he's gone mad"
5 years, 4 months ago

Denmark: Trump's plan to buy Greenland is "final proof that he's gone mad"

Salon  

The government of Greenland said Friday that although it is pleased that President Donald Trump has allegedly expressed interest in purchasing the semi-autonomous island, it's not for sale. "Greenland is rich in valuable resources such as minerals, the purest water and ince, fish stocks, seafood, renewable energy and is a new frontier for adventure and tourism," the island's foreign affairs …

President Trump’s interest in buying Greenland: 5 questions, answered
5 years, 4 months ago

President Trump’s interest in buying Greenland: 5 questions, answered

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in recent weeks in buying Greenland. This President, the most unorthodox resident of the White House in modern history, is actually, apparently, interested in buying Greenland – the world’s largest island currently owned by Denmark. But due to global warming, that ice sheet is melting rapidly – this summer NASA scientists …

President Trump has repeatedly expressed an interest in buying Greenland from Denmark: report
5 years, 4 months ago

President Trump has repeatedly expressed an interest in buying Greenland from Denmark: report

Salon  

President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed an interest in buying Greenland from Denmark and making it a part of the United States, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal. The Journal explained: Some of his advisers have supported the concept, saying it was a good economic play, two of the people said, while others dismissed it as …

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