For Trump, Greenland is about legacy - and humiliation
Salon.com • • world
Key Points:
- Former President Donald Trump has expressed a persistent desire to acquire Greenland, viewing it as a strategic asset and likening the idea to a real estate deal, despite Greenland being a semiautonomous Danish territory protected by NATO.
- Trump’s interest in Greenland reportedly stems from cosmetic heir Ronald Lauder and includes proposals such as trading Puerto Rico for Greenland; recently, Trump has intensified threats to take control of the island, citing national security concerns over Russia and China.
- European nations including France, Germany, the UK, and Nordic countries have responded with military maneuvers in Greenland, showing solidarity with Denmark and Greenland amid Trump’s aggressive posture and failed diplomatic talks.
- Trump has threatened to take Greenland "the hard way" if necessary and has imposed tariffs
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