Newsweek on Nostr: Why Donald Trump Wants to Buy Greenland ========== President-elect Donald Trump has ...
Why Donald Trump Wants to Buy Greenland
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President-elect Donald Trump has revived his interest in purchasing Greenland, citing its importance for U.S. national security; Trump previously expressed interest in 2019, leading to a canceled visit to Denmark after Danish PM Mette Frederiksen called the idea 'absurd'; Greenland, with 56,000 residents, is rich in natural resources and hosts Thule Air Base; Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., visited Greenland on Jan. 7, 2025, sparking speculation about U.S. intentions; Greenland's government stated the visit was private and that the island is 'not for sale'; Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Egede advocates for independence from Denmark; climate change is increasing Greenland's geopolitical significance; Trump's ambitions face opposition from both Greenlandic and Danish officials.
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https://www.newsweek.com/why-donald-trump-wants-buy-greenland-2011483
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President-elect Donald Trump has revived his interest in purchasing Greenland, citing its importance for U.S. national security; Trump previously expressed interest in 2019, leading to a canceled visit to Denmark after Danish PM Mette Frederiksen called the idea 'absurd'; Greenland, with 56,000 residents, is rich in natural resources and hosts Thule Air Base; Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., visited Greenland on Jan. 7, 2025, sparking speculation about U.S. intentions; Greenland's government stated the visit was private and that the island is 'not for sale'; Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Egede advocates for independence from Denmark; climate change is increasing Greenland's geopolitical significance; Trump's ambitions face opposition from both Greenlandic and Danish officials.
#DonaldTrump #Greenland #NationalSecurity #Resources #Geopolitics #Denmark #TrumpJr #ClimateChange #Independence #Military
https://www.newsweek.com/why-donald-trump-wants-buy-greenland-2011483