January 7, 2024 - Presidential transition news
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January 7, 2024 - Presidential transition news

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Aaja Chemnitz during an interview with CNN. CNN A Greenlandic member of Denmark’s parliament has dismissed US President-elect Donald Trump’s claim that “the people of Greenland are MAGA.” “Greenland is not MAGA. Greenland is not going to be MAGA,” Aaja Chemnitz told CNN’s Erin Burnett on Tuesday night in response to a social media post in which Trump made the claim – a reference to his slogan “Make America Great Again.” The president-elect, who has repeatedly expressed his desire to obtain control over the autonomous Danish territory, made the remark a day before his son Donald Trump Jr. arrived in Greenland in what has been described as a “private visit.” When asked about footage showing Trump Jr. being greeted by crowds cheering him on, some wearing MAGA hats, Chemnitz said such people were in the minority. “I think it’s a very small minority,” said Chemnitz, who represents Greenland in the Danish parliament. Some background: Trump previously floated the idea of purchasing Greenland from Denmark in his first term as president, but the idea was shot down by the island’s government, which said at the time that it was “not for sale.”

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Greenland important for the U.S., says Trump's pick for national security adviser
4 hours, 55 minutes ago

Greenland important for the U.S., says Trump's pick for national security adviser

The Hindu  

Greenland is important for the United States' national security, U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz said on Wednesday, following comments by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump suggesting the U.S. should take control of the island. During an interview with Fox News, Mr. Waltz, who was tapped to serve as Mr. Trump's national security adviser, was asked about Mr. Trump wanting U.S. control over …

Blinken says Trump’s push for U.S. to take control of Greenland is ’not going to happen’
7 hours, 51 minutes ago

Blinken says Trump’s push for U.S. to take control of Greenland is ’not going to happen’

The Hindu  

Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is advising the world “not to waste a lot of time” on what President-elect Donald Trump has been saying about Greenland. Trump made clear again this week that he’d like the semiautonomous territory of Denmark to come under U.S. control and said he would not rule out the use of military force to …

Denmark says 'open to dialogue' with U.S. on Arctic
16 hours, 29 minutes ago

Denmark says 'open to dialogue' with U.S. on Arctic

The Hindu  

Denmark's is open to talks with the United States to safeguard U.S. interests in the Arctic, after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out military action to take Greenland, the country's foreign minister said Wednesday. Mr. Trump's comments came as his son Donald Trump Jr. made a private visit to the Arctic island that is an autonomous Danish territory. …

Was Trump really serious? US President-elect sends his son Don Jr to Greeland to turn it 'MAGA'
1 day, 9 hours ago

Was Trump really serious? US President-elect sends his son Don Jr to Greeland to turn it 'MAGA'

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump is sending his eldest son, Don Jr., to Greenland as part of his plan to bring it under American control. The video was accompanied by the caption: "I am hearing that the people of Greenland are ‘MAGA.’” “Make Greenland Great Again” Trump has doubled down his desire to acquire Greenland since winning the presidential polls, describing …

Donald Trump Jr in Greenland with a message from his dad: We're going to treat you well
Top News
1 day, 9 hours ago

Donald Trump Jr in Greenland with a message from his dad: We're going to treat you well

India Today  

President-elect Donald Trump told residents of Greenland that “we’re going to treat you well” as his oldest son visited the mineral-rich Danish territory that’s home to a large US military base, heightening speculation that the incoming US administration could seek to acquire it. The president-elect later told a news conference he wouldn’t rule out using military force or economic coercion …

Trump wants to buy Greenland: Here's how much it would cost the United States
1 day, 13 hours ago

Trump wants to buy Greenland: Here's how much it would cost the United States

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump is renewing his calls for the U.S. to purchase Danish's autonomous territory of Greenland. The overall answer is that it's unclear how much Trump would need to dole out of the U.S. coffers if he wanted to go forward with buying Greenland. It soon became clear that his intentions are to further his father's intention to buy the …

Danish Prime Minister Says Greenland Is ‘Not For Sale’ As Trump Jr. Visits
1 day, 13 hours ago

Danish Prime Minister Says Greenland Is ‘Not For Sale’ As Trump Jr. Visits

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As President-elect Donald Trump continues to voice his renewed interest in purchasing Greenland as a territory of the United States, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen shared a message for him: “Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders.” “Greenland is not for sale,” Frederiksen said Tuesday on Danish television, according to the BBC and Politico EU. Her comments landed the …

Trump’s push for Greenland grows stronger after resident urges, ‘Buy us. Buy Greenland’, criticizing Danish exploitation
1 day, 19 hours 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 …

Donald Trump Jr. arrives in Greenland with a message from his dad: ‘We’re going to treat you well’
Top News
1 day, 20 hours ago

Donald Trump Jr. arrives in Greenland with a message from his dad: ‘We’re going to treat you well’

Associated Press  

President-elect Donald Trump told residents of Greenland that “we’re going to treat you well” as his oldest son visited the mineral-rich Danish territory that’s home to a large U.S. military base, heightening speculation that the incoming U.S. administration could seek to acquire it. The president-elect later told a news conference he wouldn’t rule out using military force or economic coercion …

Don Jr to visit Greenland as Trump renews threat to take it over
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2 days, 6 hours 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
2 days, 9 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 …

Trump wants to buy Greenland again. Here’s why he’s so interested in the world’s largest island
Top News
2 days, 9 hours ago

Trump wants to buy Greenland again. Here’s why he’s so interested in the world’s largest island

CNN  

CNN — On Tuesday, Donald Trump Jr. landed in Greenland, the Arctic island his father, President-elect Donald Trump, has expressed a strong desire to purchase, despite sharp statements from Greenland that it is not for sale. In December, Trump revived calls made in his first presidency for US ownership of Greenland, calling it “an absolute necessity.” Asked at a Tuesday …

Trump wants to buy Greenland again. Here’s why he’s so interested in the world’s largest island
Top News
2 days, 9 hours ago

Trump wants to buy Greenland again. Here’s why he’s so interested in the world’s largest island

CNN  

CNN — On Tuesday, Donald Trump Jr. landed in Greenland, the Arctic island his father, President-elect Donald Trump, has expressed a strong desire to purchase, despite sharp statements from Greenland that it is not for sale. In December, Trump revived calls made in his first presidency for US ownership of Greenland, calling it “an absolute necessity.” Asked at a Tuesday …

Trump Sr. called for US ownership of Greenland. Now Trump Jr. is visiting
3 days, 9 hours ago

Trump Sr. called for US ownership of Greenland. Now Trump Jr. is visiting

CNN  

CNN — Donald Trump Jr. landed in Greenland on Tuesday, just weeks after his father, US President-elect Donald Trump, ruffled feathers by reiterating his desire to obtain control over the autonomous Danish territory. Donald Trump Jr. poses for a photo with Sergio Gor and Charlie Kirk in Greenland on January 7 in this photo posted to his X account from …

Trump Sr. called for US ownership of Greenland. Now Trump Jr. is visiting
3 days, 9 hours ago

Trump Sr. called for US ownership of Greenland. Now Trump Jr. is visiting

CNN  

CNN — Donald Trump Jr. landed in Greenland on Tuesday, just weeks after his father, US President-elect Donald Trump, ruffled feathers by reiterating his desire to obtain control over the autonomous Danish territory. Donald Trump Jr. poses for a photo with Sergio Gor and Charlie Kirk in Greenland on January 7 in this photo posted to his X account from …

'We'll make it part of Alaska': Ex-Trump adviser explains plan to take over Greenland
1 week, 3 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 …

Trump's 'deeply weird' Greenland obsession exposed by columnist
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

'We are not for sale': Greenland and Denmark clap back at Trump
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'We are not for sale': Greenland and Denmark clap back at Trump

Raw Story  

Greenland fired back at President-elect Donald Trump on Monday after the MAGA leader called ownership of the semi-autonomous part of Denmark an "absolute necessity" for the United States' "national security and freedom." "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 …

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

Donald Trump reiterates plans to gain control of Greenland
2 weeks, 2 days 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, …

Trump's bucket list swells further, Greenland is latest he wants after Canada, Panama Canal
2 weeks, 3 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 …

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 …

Trump’s pursuit of Greenland leads Danish intelligence to classify island as No 1 security risk
5 years, 1 month ago

Trump’s pursuit of Greenland leads Danish intelligence to classify island as No 1 security risk

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Danish intelligence has placed Greenland …

Danish leader speaks with Trump amid Greenland dispute
5 years, 4 months ago

Danish leader speaks with Trump amid Greenland dispute

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has had a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump amid a dispute about Greenland, her office said Friday. Both leaders spoke late Thursday, and Danish media reported that the call was “constructive.” Frederiksen’s office says details of the discussion won’t be released. It is believed that it was the first time …

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  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A nice …

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 …

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 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 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, 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 …

‘We’re NOT for sale’: Greenland shoots down Trump plan to buy island
5 years, 4 months ago

‘We’re NOT for sale’: Greenland shoots down Trump plan to buy island

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We are open for business, but we’re NOT for …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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, …

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