
As Greenland goes to the polls, Trump’s aggressive stance has heightened the stakes
CNNCNN — Elections in Greenland, an island home to about 57,000 people, are usually a local affair. Speaking about Greenland in his speech to Congress last week, Trump said, “I think we’re going to get it one way or the other” – reigniting fears of the United States attempting to take the island by force or economic coercion. Greenlandic social media influencer and candidate for Naleraq, Qupanuk Olsen, told Reuters: “I strongly believe all this interest from Trump and the rest of the world is definitely speeding up our independence process times 100.” Meanwhile, amid the influx of international attention, Greenland’s parliament last month outlawed political donations from foreign individuals and anonymous donors. Speaking about Greenland in his speech to Congress last week, US President Donald Trump said, “I think we’re going to get it one way or the other.” Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Greenland is rich in oil and gas, as well as the rare earth metals in high demand for electric cars, wind turbines and manufacturing military equipment. One expert previously told CNN that Trump’s desire for Greenland “is really about keeping China out.” Security far from the only issue Beyond security and foreign policy issues, Nuuk’s relationship with Copenhagen has also been fraught with allegations of historical misconduct and colonial oppression of the indigenous Inuit Greenlandic people.
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No evidence of foreign state influence on Greenland’s election, Denmark says
Associated Press
Greenland party leaders call Trump's behaviour 'unacceptable'
Raw Story
Greenland Prime Minister makes shock move after Trump hints at sending soldiers: 'Enough is enough'
Daily Mail
Trump tells NATO chief he wants Greenland, the island's PM & his successor say 'no'
Firstpost
Trump Expresses Confidence Over Greenland Annexation, Says NATO Chief 'Could Be Instrumental'
ABP News
NATO chief ‘instrumental’ to annexation of Greenland, Trump suggests
The Hindu
Greenland PM calls for ‘tougher rejection’ of Trump’s plan to take island
Al Jazeera
Greenland’s party chiefs unite against Trump’s annexation threats
Politico
US control on Greenland necessary for international security: Trump to Nato chief
India Today
Trump asserts 'annexation will happen' after Greenlanders vote pro-independence party to power
Firstpost
Greenland’s election winners push back against Trump’s wish to take control of the island
The Hindu
Greenland's new PM reject's Trump's bid to seize the island and insists 'we don't want to be Americans' as he sets out independence vision
Daily Mail
Greenland Just Had An Election. Here's How Its Only Pro-Trump Candidate Did.
Huff Post
What Greenland's elections mean for the island — and the U.S.
NPR
Annexation of Greenland will happen: Donald Trump
India Today
Did Greenland general election result pour cold water over Trump's dream to ‘buy’ strategic island? Here's what we know
Hindustan Times
Setback for Trump? Pro-independence party opposing US President’s annexation plans wins big in Greenland elections
Live Mint
Greenland’s center-right opposition wins closely watched election dominated by Trump’s annexation threat
CNN
Centre-right party wins most votes in Greenland's election as Donald Trump seeks control
ABC
Trump's Greenland takeover plan looms large over the nation's election
Daily Mail
Greenland Holds Elections As Trump Seeks Control Of Island
Huff Post
Greenland in facts and figures
Associated Press
Greenland votes as Trump wants to take control of the strategic island
New Indian Express
Polls open in Greenland for parliamentary elections as Trump seeks control of the strategic island
LA Times
Greenland general election: As Trump eyes island, why the vote matters
Al Jazeera
‘Greenland deserves respect’: PM Egede slams Trump rhetoric on US interest in island
Hindustan Times
A look at the history of Greenland, from Viking raiders to Donald Trump
Associated Press
What makes Greenland a strategic prize at a time of rising tensions? And why now?
Associated Press
‘Historic moment’: Greenland steps into global spotlight ahead of election
Al Jazeera
Greenland prepares for legislative elections amid calls for independence and threats from Trump
Firstpost
Independence in focus in Greenland vote, with Trump as backdrop
Raw Story
Greenland elections put independence in spotlight as Trump’s colonization rhetoric looms
New Indian Express
Greenland dismisses Trump pledge to make the island American, PM Mute Egede says US ‘must understand…’
Hindustan Times
Greenland's Leader Issues Defiant Response To Trump's 'We're Going To Get It' Vow
Huff Post
Donald Trump’s bold claim – we’ll get Greenland ’one way or the other’
Live Mint
US will get it 'one way or the other': Donald Trump on Greenland
Hindustan Times
'Somebody Slap Me And Wake Me The F**k Up': Jasmine Crockett Pans 'Nightmare' Trump Speech
Huff Post
‘One way or the other, we are going to get Greenland,’ asserts Trump in his joint address to Congress
Firstpost
Greenland’s prime minister says island isn’t for sale as Trump seeks control ‘one way or the other’
LA Times
Greenland PM snubs Trump: ‘We don’t want to be Americans or Danes’
Al Jazeera
Locals in Greenland now have two fears: Trump and climate change
The Independent
Takeaways from AP’s report on Greenlanders resisting Trump’s talk of acquiring their homeland
Associated Press
Trump fuels Greenland’s independence fight with his talk of seizing the island
Associated Press
On a cold northern island, a mantra rises: 'Greenland is not for sale'
New Indian Express
Two Greenlanders share contrasting views on U.S. overtures to acquire their homeland
NPR
‘The majority of the Greenlandic population wants independence’
Al Jazeera
‘Clearly a need for more adults in the room’: Danish official blasts Trump's GOP
Raw Story
Donald Trump to rename Greenland as Denmark offers to buy California? 'Red, White and Blueland'
Hindustan Times
Why does Donald Trump want to buy Greenland?
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