These are the key reasons Trump wants Greenland

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-12 · 09:55 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

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In January 2026, US President Donald Trump reiterated his interest in the United States acquiring Greenland. According to Al Jazeera, Trump believes that if the US does not control Greenland, China or Russia will. The article indicates that Trump's motivation extends beyond national security concerns. The report by Rory Challands explains the reasons behind Trump's ambition to bring Greenland under US control. The article does not specify the other reasons for Trump's interest.

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Trump wants to bring Greenland under US control.

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If the US didn’t control Greenland – China or Russia would.

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Trump’s desire for Greenland goes beyond security ambitions.

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Full report

1 min read · 54 words

These are the key reasons Trump wants GreenlandNewsFeedUS President Donald Trump has doubled down on his ambition to bring Greenland under US control. Trump said if the US didn’t control Greenland – China or Russia would. But Trump’s desire for Greenland goes beyond security ambitions. Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands explains.Published On 12 Jan 2026

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