Trump says US needs to 'own' Greenland to prevent Russia and China from taking it
‘We need to fight’: Trump Greenland threat brings sense of unity in Denmark
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President Trump stated the U.S. needs to "own" Greenland to prevent Russia and China from gaining influence there, suggesting the U.S. might pursue acquisition "the easy way" or "the hard way." Trump claims Greenland is vital to U.S. national security, alleging, without evidence, Russian and Chinese ships are prevalent there. Denmark and Greenland maintain the territory is not for sale, and Denmark warned military action would end the trans-Atlantic defense alliance. While the U.S. already has a military base in Greenland and the power to station as many troops as it wants, Trump believes ownership is necessary, not just a lease. Several NATO allies, including major European countries and Canada, have voiced support for Denmark, emphasizing that decisions about Greenland's future are solely for Denmark and Greenland to make, and reaffirming principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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AI-ExtractedUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio is to hold talks with Denmark next week.
The US already has more than 100 military personnel permanently stationed at its Pituffik base in Greenland.
Denmark and Greenland say the territory is not for sale.
Trump says the US needs to 'own' Greenland to prevent Russia and China from doing so.
Trump claimed without evidence that Greenland was 'covered with Russian and Chinese ships all over the place'.
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