Why Donald Trump wants Greenland.
55 years ago

Why Donald Trump wants Greenland.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. In Trump’s announcement of his nominee to serve as ambassador to Denmark, Ken Howery, he emphasized 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.” Kenny, you have your orders. The updated one more prominently displays symbols of the Danish realm’s overseas territories, portraying a significantly larger polar bear, representing Greenland, and ram, representing the Faroe Islands. Trump saw King Frederik’s upsized polar bear and raised him a Don Jr. Greenland excursion. It’s important to note that Trump is not the first American official to come up with the idea of annexing Greenland, and he is correct that the island is of significant strategic importance.

History of this topic

Trump’s quips about Greenland and the "Gulf of America" are reaching an unintended audience.
1 day, 1 hour ago
Donald Trump’s Offer to ‘Purchase’ Greenland Reignites Race for Supremacy in Arctic Geopolitics
Top News
2 days ago
Trump’s provocative, often confusing, U.S. foreign policy is back
Trending News
2 days, 7 hours ago
Greenland important for the U.S., says Trump's pick for national security adviser
Trending News
2 days, 7 hours ago
Blinken says Trump’s push for U.S. to take control of Greenland is ’not going to happen’
2 days, 10 hours ago
Donald Trump wants Greenland: Here's what the island might cost
Trending News
2 days, 12 hours ago
Denmark says 'open to dialogue' with U.S. on Arctic
2 days, 19 hours ago
Donald Trump Jr in Greenland with a message from his dad: We're going to treat you well
Top News
3 days, 12 hours ago
Was Trump really serious? US President-elect sends his son Don Jr to Greeland to turn it 'MAGA'
3 days, 12 hours ago
Why Greenland? Remote but resource-rich island occupies a key position in a warming world
3 days, 14 hours ago
Trump wants to buy Greenland: Here's how much it would cost the United States
3 days, 15 hours ago
Danish Prime Minister Says Greenland Is ‘Not For Sale’ As Trump Jr. Visits
3 days, 16 hours ago
Trump’s push for Greenland grows stronger after resident urges, ‘Buy us. Buy Greenland’, criticizing Danish exploitation
3 days, 21 hours ago
Donald Trump Jr. arrives in Greenland with a message from his dad: ‘We’re going to treat you well’
Top News
3 days, 23 hours ago
January 7, 2024 - Presidential transition news
55 years ago
Don Jr to visit Greenland as Trump renews threat to take it over
Trending News
4 days, 9 hours ago
Trump open to military action over Greenland, Panama Canal, criticises Biden's offshore drilling ban
4 days, 12 hours ago
Trump wants to buy Greenland again. Here’s why he’s so interested in the world’s largest island
Top News
4 days, 12 hours ago
Trump wants to buy Greenland again. Here’s why he’s so interested in the world’s largest island
Top News
4 days, 12 hours ago
Danish PM says Greenland ‘not for sale’ as Donald Trump Jr visits island
4 days, 12 hours ago
Trump Sr. called for US ownership of Greenland. Now Trump Jr. is visiting
5 days, 12 hours ago
Trump Sr. called for US ownership of Greenland. Now Trump Jr. is visiting
5 days, 12 hours ago
'We'll make it part of Alaska': Ex-Trump adviser explains plan to take over Greenland
1 week, 5 days ago
Greenlandish idea
Trending News
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Denmark responds to Trump’s Greenland ownership comments by boosting defense spending: Live
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Trump targets Panama, Greenland and Canada in 40-post Christmas Truth Social tear
Trending News
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Trump wants to purchase Greenland. How would that actually work?
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Denmark responds to Trump’s Greenland ownership comments by boosting defense spending: Live
Trending News
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Trump's 'deeply weird' Greenland obsession exposed by columnist
2 weeks, 3 days ago
'Hopelessly broken' CNN buried by critics for 'sane washing' Trump's Greenland rants
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Denmark announces major boost to Greenland defense amid Trump threats
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Trump wants to purchase Greenland. How would that actually work?
Trending News
2 weeks, 3 days ago
'We need Greenland!' CNN conservative sparks clash over Trump's 'amazing idea'
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Donald Trump reiterates desire to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada, Panama Canal
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Trump adviser on plot to take Greenland: 'We have not expanded our country in 70 years'
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Greenland prime minister balks at Trump’s renewed play for territory: ‘We are not for sale’
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Donald Trump reiterates plans to gain control of Greenland
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Trump's bucket list swells further, Greenland is latest he wants after Canada, Panama Canal
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Greenland says no thanks to Trump purchase idea — again
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Mesmerising landscapes, thrilling wildlife and new airports opening... is Greenland the new Iceland?
1 year, 7 months ago
Trump's billionaire buddy tried to get him to buy Greenland: book
2 years, 3 months ago
US confirms it doesn't want to buy Greenland from Denmark after former president Donald Trump's unsolicited proposal
3 years, 7 months ago
Trump’s pursuit of Greenland leads Danish intelligence to classify island as No 1 security risk
5 years, 1 month ago
Bill Taylor: Greenland purchase proposal ‘took up a lot of energy’
5 years, 2 months ago
US to open Greenland consulate amid increased interest
5 years, 4 months ago
Danish leader speaks with Trump amid Greenland dispute
5 years, 4 months ago
'Help America Grow': Republican group selling T-shirts with map of US that includes Greenland
5 years, 4 months ago

Discover Related