US confirms it doesn't want to buy Greenland from Denmark after former president Donald Trump's unsolicited proposal
3 years, 9 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 of State is on a tour of the Nordic countries seeking to enhance relationships Sitting beside Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod, Greenland's Premier Mute Egede, and Foreign Minister Pele Broberg during a news conference, Mr Blinken confirmed to a reporter it was "correct" the United States does not seek to buy the country. Mr Blinken was visiting Greenland after attending a meeting of the Arctic Council in Iceland, which he said was a signal of Washington's desire to enhance ties with "our Arctic partners, Greenland and Denmark". Former US president Donald Trump really wanted to buy Greenland, and was unhappy it wasn't for sale.

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Greenland party leaders call Trump's behaviour 'unacceptable'
6 days ago

Greenland party leaders call Trump's behaviour 'unacceptable'

Raw Story  

The leaders of all Greenland's political parties on Friday denounced US President Donald Trump's vow to take over the Danish autonomous island. "We -- all party leaders -- cannot accept the repeated statements about annexation and control of Greenland," the leaders of Greenland's five parliamentary parties said in a joint statement posted on Facebook. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen …

Greenland Prime Minister makes shock move after Trump hints at sending soldiers: 'Enough is enough'
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6 days, 1 hour ago

Greenland Prime Minister makes shock move after Trump hints at sending soldiers: 'Enough is enough'

Daily Mail  

Greenland's Prime Minister has declared 'enough is enough' in response to President Donald Trump's threat to dispatch soldiers to annex the island. Jens-Frederik Nielsen, who will be the next prime minster after his Demokraatit party won Greenland's parliamentary election Tuesday, also turned on Trump. Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede declared 'enough is enough' about President Donald Trump's wish to annex …

Trump tells NATO chief he wants Greenland, the island's PM & his successor say 'no'
Top News
6 days, 9 hours ago

Trump tells NATO chief he wants Greenland, the island's PM & his successor say 'no'

Firstpost  

‘I think it will happen,’ the POTUS said when asked by a reporter about US’s plan of taking over Greenland. “I think it will happen,” the POTUS said when asked by a reporter about US’s plan of taking over Greenland. “I’m sitting with a man that could be very instrumental — you know, Mark, we need that for international security,” …

Trump Expresses Confidence Over Greenland Annexation, Says NATO Chief 'Could Be Instrumental'
6 days, 15 hours ago

Trump Expresses Confidence Over Greenland Annexation, Says NATO Chief 'Could Be Instrumental'

ABP News  

President Donald Trump told NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Thursday that the control of the USA is necessary to enhance international security, escalating his campaign to annex the strategic Arctic island. "You know, Mark, we need that for international security, not just security—international—we have a lot of our favourite players cruising around the coast, and we have to be careful," …

NATO chief ‘instrumental’ to annexation of Greenland, Trump suggests
6 days, 16 hours ago

NATO chief ‘instrumental’ to annexation of Greenland, Trump suggests

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated his desire to annex the autonomous territory of Greenland from Denmark in the interest of "international security." "I think it will happen," Mr. Trump told reporters at the White House alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, when asked about his vision for the annexation. Donald Trump on possibility of annexing Greenland He pointed …

Greenland PM calls for ‘tougher rejection’ of Trump’s plan to take island
6 days, 18 hours ago

Greenland PM calls for ‘tougher rejection’ of Trump’s plan to take island

Al Jazeera  

Outgoing Prime Minister Mute Egede says ‘disrespect’ for Greenland must stop as US president again says he wants Arctic island. Greenland’s outgoing Prime Minister Mute Egede has called for a stronger rejection by local politicians of United States President Donald Trump’s promise to take over the strategically-located island, warning that “enough is enough”. Speaking earlier at the White House alongside …

Greenland’s party chiefs unite against Trump’s annexation threats
6 days, 18 hours ago

Greenland’s party chiefs unite against Trump’s annexation threats

Politico  

Greenland hit back on Friday, with the party leaders calling Trump’s saber-rattling “unacceptable” and lambasting his “attempts to create discord.” We “cannot accept the repeated statements about annexation and control of Greenland,” the leaders of the five parties elected to Greenland’s parliament wrote, adding it was “unacceptable” behavior targeted toward an ally. But a change in government is unlikely to …

US control on Greenland necessary for international security: Trump to Nato chief
6 days, 18 hours ago

US control on Greenland necessary for international security: Trump to Nato chief

India Today  

President Donald Trump told Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Thursday that US control of Greenland is necessary to enhance international security, escalating his campaign to annex the strategic Arctic island. "You know, Mark, we need that for international security, not just security - international - we have a lot of our favourite players cruising around the coast, and we have …

Trump hints at sending U.S. soldiers to take over Greenland: 'I think it'll happen'
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6 days, 21 hours ago

Trump hints at sending U.S. soldiers to take over Greenland: 'I think it'll happen'

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated the United States 'needs' Greenland for national security purposes and indicated he's willing to send in American troops to take control of the island. 'I think it'll happen,' the president said of annexing the island during his Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. President Donald Trump wit NATO Secretary General Mark …

Trump asserts 'annexation will happen' after Greenlanders vote pro-independence party to power
1 week ago

Trump asserts 'annexation will happen' after Greenlanders vote pro-independence party to power

Firstpost  

Since taking office in January, Trump has vowed to make Greenland —a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark— part of the United States, saying it is vital to US security interests, an idea rejected by most Greenlanders US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington. “We are going to have to make a deal on …

Greenland’s election winners push back against Trump’s wish to take control of the island
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1 week ago

Greenland’s election winners push back against Trump’s wish to take control of the island

The Hindu  

Greenland’s likely new Prime Minister on Wednesday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s effort to take control of the island, saying Greenlanders must be allowed to decide their own future as it moves toward independence from Denmark. But on Wednesday Mr. Nielsen was quick to push back against Mr. Trump, who last week told a joint session of Congress that the …

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
Top News
1 week ago

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's new prime minister on Wednesday rejected Donald Trump's effort to take control of the island, telling the U.S. President that 'we don't want to be Americans'. Jens-Frederik Nielsen's Demokraatit, Greenland's new PM, rejected Donald Trump 's effort to take control of the island Trump is focused on Greenland because it straddles strategic air and sea routes in the North …

Greenland Just Had An Election. Here's How Its Only Pro-Trump Candidate Did.
1 week ago

Greenland Just Had An Election. Here's How Its Only Pro-Trump Candidate Did.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Donald Trump’s dream of U.S. control over Greenland may be on hold after this week’s election in the autonomous Danish territory. Its leader, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has been blunt in addressing Trump’s ambitions for the territory, calling his rhetoric “a threat to our political independence.” The New York Times said the party was likely to enter a …

Annexation of Greenland will happen: Donald Trump
1 week ago

Annexation of Greenland will happen: Donald Trump

India Today  

President Donald Trump expressed confidence on Thursday that the United States would annex Greenland, despite Denmark’s repeated refusals to sell the territory. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said, “I think that will happen.” Greenland's pro-business opposition Demokraatit party, which wants a slow approach to independence from Denmark, won Tuesday's parliamentary election. However, Greenland’s likely new prime minister …

Did Greenland general election result pour cold water over Trump's dream to ‘buy’ strategic island? Here's what we know
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

Did Greenland general election result pour cold water over Trump's dream to ‘buy’ strategic island? Here's what we know

Hindustan Times  

Amidst Donald Trump's promise to seize control of Greenland, the centre-right opposition party of the semi-autonomous state has emerged victorious in the nation's general election. Here's what Demokraatit party has to say Speaking to Sky New, Demokraatit leader Jens-Friederik Nielsen declared that the outcome of the election should make it abundantly evident to Trump that “Greenland is not for sale.” …

Setback for Trump? Pro-independence party opposing US President’s annexation plans wins big in Greenland elections
1 week, 1 day ago

Setback for Trump? Pro-independence party opposing US President’s annexation plans wins big in Greenland elections

Live Mint  

The Centre-right Demokraatit Party has won Greenland's parliamentary elections, held in the shadow of US President Donald Trump's goal of annexing the island. Celebrating the victory, Demokraatit party leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen called it a "historic result in Greenland's political history.” The vote is, however, not enough for the pro-business Demokraatit Party to single-handedly rule the Arctic territory. The Danish Broadcasting …

Greenland’s center-right opposition wins closely watched election dominated by Trump’s annexation threat
1 week, 1 day ago

Greenland’s center-right opposition wins closely watched election dominated by Trump’s annexation threat

CNN  

CNN — Greenland’s pro-business opposition party won the Arctic island’s closely-watched parliamentary election on Tuesday, following a race dominated both by US President Donald Trump’s annexation threat and growing calls from residents for independence from Denmark. “We don’t want independence tomorrow, we want a good foundation.” This year, Trump’s idea to annex the territory has thrown an international spotlight on …

Trump's Greenland takeover plan looms large over the nation's election
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump's Greenland takeover plan looms large over the nation's election

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump's wish to take over Greenland is looming over the island as it holds its elections on Tuesday amid a debate about its future. 'As I made clear during my Joint Address to Congress, the United States strongly supports the people of Greenland's right to determine their own future. One poll found that 85% of Greenlanders do not …

Greenland Holds Elections As Trump Seeks Control Of Island
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1 week, 2 days ago

Greenland Holds Elections As Trump Seeks Control Of Island

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NUUK, Greenland — Polls opened in Greenland for early parliamentary elections Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks control of the strategic Arctic island. Polls indicate support for Greenland’s independence The mood was festive Tuesday at the sole polling station in Greenland ’s capital city, Nuuk. “So we’re really, really looking to Europe right now to see …

As Greenland goes to the polls, Trump’s aggressive stance has heightened the stakes
1 week, 2 days ago

As Greenland goes to the polls, Trump’s aggressive stance has heightened the stakes

CNN  

CNN — 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 …

Greenland votes as Trump wants to take control of the strategic island
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

Greenland votes as Trump wants to take control of the strategic island

New Indian Express  

NUUK: The single polling station in Greenland’s capital city is ready. U.S. President Donald Trump has made clear he wants to take control of the region that occupies a strategic North Atlantic location and contains rare earth minerals key to driving the global economy. “I think most of us have been scared since the new year because of interest,” Pipaluk …

‘Greenland deserves respect’: PM Egede slams Trump rhetoric on US interest in island
1 week, 3 days ago

‘Greenland deserves respect’: PM Egede slams Trump rhetoric on US interest in island

Hindustan Times  

Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede said on Monday that US President Donald Trump has not treated Greenlanders with respect since his renewed push to assimilate the vast, mineral-rich Arctic island into the United States. Egede said the people of Greenland must be treated with respect, which Trump hasn't done so far. Donald Trump says US will keep Greenland safe On …

A look at the history of Greenland, from Viking raiders to Donald Trump
1 week, 3 days ago

A look at the history of Greenland, from Viking raiders to Donald Trump

Associated Press  

NUUK, Greenland — Greenland is having a moment in the international spotlight as U.S. President Donald Trump maneuvers to gain control of the mineral-rich Arctic territory that most people know only as a huge icy island at the top of the world. Finding no survivors, he builds a new settlement at Kangeq, near modern day Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, and begins …

What makes Greenland a strategic prize at a time of rising tensions? And why now?
1 week, 3 days ago

What makes Greenland a strategic prize at a time of rising tensions? And why now?

Associated Press  

NUUK, Greenland — When U.S. President Donald Trump first suggested buying Greenland in 2019, people thought it was just a joke. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print “Greenland — located on the crossroads between North America, Europe and Asia, and with enormous resource potential — will only become more strategically important, with all …

‘Historic moment’: Greenland steps into global spotlight ahead of election
1 week, 3 days ago

‘Historic moment’: Greenland steps into global spotlight ahead of election

Al Jazeera  

The desire for independence from Denmark grows while most reject US proposals to acquire the icy island. Nuuk, Greenland – Greenland’s most popular social media influencer announced her political bid just weeks ahead of Tuesday’s elections as she felt the winds of change blowing across the vast Arctic island. Greenland has captured the world’s attention since United States President Donald …

Greenland prepares for legislative elections amid calls for independence and threats from Trump
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1 week, 5 days ago

Greenland prepares for legislative elections amid calls for independence and threats from Trump

Firstpost  

President Donald Trump’s at-times threatening remarks about seizing Greenland have lent fresh momentum to the self-governing territory’s independence movement Greenland's flag flies in the Igaliku settlement, on July 5, 2024. President Donald Trump’s at-times threatening remarks about seizing Greenland have lent fresh momentum to the self-governing territory’s independence movement. “Donald Trump has kind of sparked the issue of independence again,” …

Greenland elections put independence in spotlight as Trump’s colonization rhetoric looms
1 week, 5 days ago

Greenland elections put independence in spotlight as Trump’s colonization rhetoric looms

New Indian Express  

NUUK: Greenland votes Tuesday in legislative elections following a campaign largely focused on when—not if—to cut ties with Denmark without falling into the clutches of the United States. US President Donald Trump's threatening remarks about seizing Greenland have lent fresh momentum to the self-governing territory's independence movement. "Donald Trump has kind of sparked the issue of independence again," University of …

Greenland dismisses Trump pledge to make the island American, PM Mute Egede says US ‘must understand…’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Greenland dismisses Trump pledge to make the island American, PM Mute Egede says US ‘must understand…’

Hindustan Times  

Greenland's prime minister on Wednesday hit back at President Donald Trump's pledge to take the Arctic territory "one way or the other", insisting that islanders did not see their future with the United States or even Denmark. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier Mute Egede rejected Trump's expansionist ambitions to annex the sparsely populated but mineral-rich and strategically placed island, in a partisan address …

Greenland's Leader Issues Defiant Response To Trump's 'We're Going To Get It' Vow
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Greenland's Leader Issues Defiant Response To Trump's 'We're Going To Get It' Vow

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NUUK, Greenland — Greenland’s prime minister declared Wednesday that “Greenland is ours” and cannot be taken or bought in defiance of a message from U.S. President Donald Trump, who said his administration supported the Arctic island’s right of self-determination — but added that the United States will acquire the territory “one way or another.” Greenlandic Prime Minister …

Donald Trump’s bold claim – we’ll get Greenland ’one way or the other’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Donald Trump’s bold claim – we’ll get Greenland ’one way or the other’

Live Mint  

President Donald Trump urged Greenland on Tuesday to choose to join the United States. In his speech to the US Congress Trump underlined his expansionist vision of the United States, as he repeated his aspirations to take Greenland. "We strongly support your right to determine your own future, and if you choose, we welcome you into the United States of …

US will get it 'one way or the other': Donald Trump on Greenland
2 weeks, 1 day ago

US will get it 'one way or the other': Donald Trump on Greenland

Hindustan Times  

President Donald Trump urged Greenland on Tuesday to choose to join the United States but vowed to take the Danish-ruled island "one way or the other" -- whatever the locals decide. US President Donald Trump stands as he concludes his address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington In a partisan …

'Somebody Slap Me And Wake Me The F**k Up': Jasmine Crockett Pans 'Nightmare' Trump Speech
2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Somebody Slap Me And Wake Me The F**k Up': Jasmine Crockett Pans 'Nightmare' Trump Speech

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Rep. Jasmine Crockett called out President Donald Trump as “really psychotic” for saying the United States would gain control over Greenland “one way or the other.” “I don’t even know why we’re fighting with Greenland,” she told Adam Mockler of the progressive MeidasTouch Network following Trump’s Tuesday speech before a joint session of Congress. Somebody slap me …

‘One way or the other, we are going to get Greenland,’ asserts Trump in his joint address to Congress
2 weeks, 1 day ago

‘One way or the other, we are going to get Greenland,’ asserts Trump in his joint address to Congress

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump told the joint session of the Congress that he would annex Greenland one way or another In his first address to the joint session of Congress in the second term, US President Donald Trump doubled down on his expansionist agenda and said the annexation of Denmark’s Greenland is just a matter of time. Since winning the …

Trump says will get Panama Canal, Greenland 'one way or the other'
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump says will get Panama Canal, Greenland 'one way or the other'

India Today  

US President Donald Trump, during his first address to the Congress in Capitol Hill, revealed his plans to take back the Panama Canal. Notably, US asset manager BlackRock announced Tuesday morning that it has agreed to buy two ports at either end of the canal from a Hong Kong-based firm whose ownership had angered President Donald Trump. President Trump: "To …

Greenland’s prime minister says island isn’t for sale as Trump seeks control ‘one way or the other’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Greenland’s prime minister says island isn’t for sale as Trump seeks control ‘one way or the other’

LA Times  

A woman walks with her dogs on a beach in Nuuk, Greenland, on Tuesday. Greenland’s prime minister has a message for President Trump: “Greenland is ours.” Múte Bourup Egede made the statement on Facebook on Wednesday, just hours after Trump declared in his speech to a joint session of Congress that he intends to gain control of Greenland “one way …

Greenland PM snubs Trump: ‘We don’t want to be Americans or Danes’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Greenland PM snubs Trump: ‘We don’t want to be Americans or Danes’

Al Jazeera  

‘Not for sale’, says Mute Egede as the US leader reiterates interest in acquiring the island, painting a picture of prosperity for its ‘incredible people’. Our future is determined by us in Greenland.” During his annual speech to the US Congress on Tuesday night, Trump said he wanted to take the island “one way or the other”, promising financial gain …

Locals in Greenland now have two fears: Trump and climate change
Trending News
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Locals in Greenland now have two fears: Trump and climate change

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. Many in this semi-autonomous territory are worried and offended by Trump’s threats to seize …

Takeaways from AP’s report on Greenlanders resisting Trump’s talk of acquiring their homeland
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Takeaways from AP’s report on Greenlanders resisting Trump’s talk of acquiring their homeland

Associated Press  

NUUK, Greenland — Greenlanders have been pushed into the global spotlight in the weeks since U.S. President Donald Trump said America could take over their Arctic homeland. They say Trump’s comments have ignited unprecedented interest in full independence from Denmark — a key issue in a parliamentary election on March 11. Many in this semi-autonomous territory are offended by Trump’s …

Trump fuels Greenland’s independence fight with his talk of seizing the island
Trending News
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump fuels Greenland’s independence fight with his talk of seizing the island

Associated Press  

NUUK, Greenland — On a boat, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and icebergs in shades of blue, Qooqu Berthelsen points to the breaking sea ice as a worrisome sign. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Pieces of ice move through the sea in Qoornoq Island, near Nuuk, Greenland, Feb. 17, 2025. Share Share Copy …

On a cold northern island, a mantra rises: 'Greenland is not for sale'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

On a cold northern island, a mantra rises: 'Greenland is not for sale'

New Indian Express  

NUUK: On a boat, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and icebergs in shades of blue, Qooqu Berthelsen points to the breaking sea ice as a worrisome sign. "My concern," says the 23-year-old hunter, fisher and tour company owner, "is that Trump will come and take Greenland." He then repeats what has become a mantra for Greenlanders in the weeks since US …

Two Greenlanders share contrasting views on U.S. overtures to acquire their homeland
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Two Greenlanders share contrasting views on U.S. overtures to acquire their homeland

NPR  

Two Greenlanders share contrasting views on U.S. overtures to acquire their homeland Two Greenlanders share contrasting views on U.S. overtures to acquire their homeland, following a January visit to the territory by President Trump's eldest son. She spoke with two men with diverging perspectives on a recent visit from President Trump's son, Don Jr. JUANA SUMMERS, BYLINE: Donald Trump Jr. …

‘Clearly a need for more adults in the room’: Danish official blasts Trump's GOP
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Clearly a need for more adults in the room’: Danish official blasts Trump's GOP

Raw Story  

A Republican lawmaker’s new proposal to rename Greenland “Red, White and Blueland” isn’t striking a welcoming chord with a Danish member of parliament, who had some choice words for the U.S. government. Buddy Carter filed legislation called the “Red, White, and Blueland Act of 2025” – the latest escalation of President Donald Trump’s repeated demand for the United States to …

Donald Trump to rename Greenland as Denmark offers to buy California? 'Red, White and Blueland'
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1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump to rename Greenland as Denmark offers to buy California? 'Red, White and Blueland'

Hindustan Times  

As US President Donald Trump plans to take over Greenland, he would get the authority to rename Greenland under a new bill that was brought in Congress. Trump's obsession with Greenland has persisted despite Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen repeated declarations that Greenland is “not for sale.” According to the legislation, Trump can negotiate with Denmark to purchase Greenland and give …

Why does Donald Trump want to buy Greenland?
1 month, 1 week ago

Why does Donald Trump want to buy Greenland?

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 President-elect Donald Trump has argued that the U.S. should buy …

John Bolton on expanding into Greenland
1 month, 1 week ago

John Bolton on expanding into Greenland

NPR  

John Bolton on expanding into Greenland toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images There seems to be little that President Trump and one of his first-term national security advisers, John Bolton, agree on publicly these days — but one issue may be whether the U.S. should acquire Greenland from Denmark. Making Greenland an American territory or commonwealth, in Bolton's view, could help …

Danes launch bid to 'buy California' after Trump's Greenland threats
1 month, 1 week ago

Danes launch bid to 'buy California' after Trump's Greenland threats

Daily Mail  

Danish campaigners are proposing to buy California from the United States and turn it into a territory of Denmark in response to Donald Trump's bid to acquire Greenland. President Trump has repeatedly expressed an interest in making Greenland - an autonomous territory of Denmark - part of the US, citing its strategic importance and mineral wealth. Without mentioning Trump's threats, …

What Danish people think about Trump's plans for Greenland
1 month, 1 week ago

What Danish people think about Trump's plans for Greenland

NPR  

What Danish people think about Trump's plans for Greenland In Denmark, Danes have gone from shock, confusion to just plain bemused as President Trump repeatedly makes territorial threats about Greenland. ROB SCHMITZ, BYLINE: The first reaction in Danish political circles to Trump's musings about making Greenland part of the United States was like that of political circles in Washington, utter …

Trump’s desire for Greenland sets feelings on fire in the Arctic
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump’s desire for Greenland sets feelings on fire in the Arctic

CNN  

Nuuk, Greenland CNN — The comings and goings at Greenland’s new international airport in its capital Nuuk look a bit different of late, as journalists like me come here to see what all the fuss is about. “Greenland is the front door for North America,” said Tom Dans, leaning into the arguments of Greenland’s importance to US national security. He …

’Akhand America’: Harsh Goenka brings Donald Trump’s ‘Greenland, Gaza dreams’ to life
1 month, 2 weeks ago

’Akhand America’: Harsh Goenka brings Donald Trump’s ‘Greenland, Gaza dreams’ to life

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump, right after coming to power, reiterated his controversial interest in acquiring Greenland, which is an autonomous territory under Danish control. And, Indian business tycoon Harsh Goenka, seems to have ‘transformed’ Donald Trump's desire into a reality. The map's index clearly mentions that the USA map is as of “mid-day today,” hinting at how the map could …

After signing law to ban foreign donations, Greenland PM calls for snap polls amid Trump pressure
1 month, 2 weeks ago

After signing law to ban foreign donations, Greenland PM calls for snap polls amid Trump pressure

Firstpost  

“It’s time for an election to the Inatsisartut. If the Inatsisartut approves my proposal, this will happen on March 11th,” Prime Minister Múte Egede wrote in a post on Facebook on Tuesday Prompted by rising geopolitical tensions following US President Donald Trump’s threats to acquire Greenland, Prime Minister Múte Egede called for an early election in the Arctic island on …

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