Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal
Associated PressPALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared U.S. control of both to be vital to American national security. “I’m not going to commit to that,” Trump said, when asked if he would rule out the use of the military. Addressing Trump’s comments in an interview with Danish broadcaster TV2, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the United States Denmark’s “most important and closest ally,” and that she did not believe that the United States will use military or economic power to secure control over Greenland. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!” In a statement, Greenland’s government said Donald Trump Jr.’s visit was taking place “as a private individual” and not as an official visit, and Greenlandic representatives would not meet with him. “You know, they told me that, we’re going to do everything possible to make this transition to the new administration very smooth,” Trump said.