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Trump cites UK’s ‘stupidity’ over Chagos Islands as reason to take over Greenland | First Thing

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Nicola SlawsonJanuary 20, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Trump cites UK’s ‘stupidity’ over Chagos Islands as reason to take over Greenland | First Thing
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Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that the UK's decision to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is among the reasons he wants the U.S. to take over Greenland. He claimed acquiring Greenland is "imperative for national and world security." Trump also leaked private text messages from Emmanuel Macron and Mark Rutte discussing his policies. Separately, at an MLK Day event in Washington, the NAACP highlighted increased fears within racially diverse and immigrant communities due to police and state violence. In New York City, the new mayor framed inequality as an economic issue at an MLK Day celebration.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
Wisdom Cole 40% Washington 40% France 50% NATO 50% Emmanuel Macron 60% Mauritius 60% Mark Rutte 60% UK 70% Truth Social ×270% Chagos Islands 80% Greenland ×390% Donald Trump ×390%

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trump 100% greenland 90% chagos islands 70% uk 60% truth social 50% mauritius 50% policy 40% national security 40%

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The Guardian - World News
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.40)
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90%

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