'He's crazy': BBC speaks to Greenlanders about Trump's threats

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 9, 2026 at 10:17 AM
'He's crazy': BBC speaks to Greenlanders about Trump's threats

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Donald Trump has reiterated his interest in the United States acquiring Greenland, potentially through military means. The BBC interviewed residents in Nuuk, Greenland, about their reactions to Trump's renewed threats. Greenlanders expressed sentiments ranging from considering Trump "crazy" to simply wanting to be left alone. The situation unfolds amidst a global power struggle for the Arctic region, driven by its strategic importance for defense and its abundance of newly accessible rare earth minerals due to melting ice. The BBC's report highlights the local perspective on the geopolitical tensions surrounding Greenland.

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BBC News - World
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Greenland

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