Even some Trump advisers are wary of a military pursuit of Greenland. Is an off-ramp possible?
CNN • • general
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump has intensified efforts to acquire Greenland, escalating tensions between the US and European allies and causing a diplomatic crisis over the Arctic territory's control.
- While Trump openly discusses annexing Greenland and refuses to rule out military action, many of his advisers prefer negotiating with Denmark using threats like tariffs rather than pursuing outright ownership.
- European leaders remain wary but hopeful for a diplomatic solution, with some exploring renegotiation of the 1951 US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to address security concerns and limit Chinese investments.
- Trump's push follows a recent US military success in Venezuela, reinforcing his vision of American dominance in the Western Hemisphere and the Arctic, which he sees as vital for national security and missile defense systems.
- Despite existing US military presence
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