Trump sends ‘great’ hospital boat to treat ‘sick’ people in Greenland

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 22, 2026 at 05:00 AM

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US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States is sending a hospital ship to Greenland. Trump stated the vessel would treat "sick" people who are not receiving adequate care, though he provided no specifics regarding the number or nature of the illnesses. The announcement, made via social media, included an AI-generated image of the USNS Mercy sailing toward Greenland. This action comes amid heightened tensions between the US and Denmark over Greenland, which Trump has previously expressed interest in acquiring, citing its strategic importance in the Arctic region due to its mineral resources and security concerns related to Russia and China. The ship's deployment aims to provide medical assistance to the population of Greenland.

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USNS Mercy 40% North Atlantic Treaty Organization 50% Russia 60% China 60% Denmark 70% United States ×280% Donald Trump ×390% Greenland ×595%

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greenland 100% hospital boat 90% donald trump 80% us 70% arctic 60% denmark 60% geopolitics 50% usns mercy 50% healthcare 40%

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90%

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Greenland

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