Rubio Tells Lawmakers Trump Wants to Buy Greenland
The New York Times••world
Key Points:
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed lawmakers that President Trump intends to purchase Greenland rather than invade it, with Trump requesting an updated acquisition plan from his aides.
- Rubio made these remarks during a congressional briefing focused on Venezuela, where concerns were raised about Trump's aggressive comments regarding Greenland.
- Greenland is an autonomous territory under Danish sovereignty, and Trump's interest in acquiring it has been ongoing since his first term, reflecting his real estate background.
- In response to Trump's assertions, leaders of six NATO countries alongside Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen issued a joint statement opposing the idea of the U.S. taking over Greenland.
- The NATO nations supporting Denmark include Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Poland, all close U.S
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