Trump Boasts He’s Taking Greenland ‘One Way or the Other’
The Daily Beast • • general
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump has intensified his threats to acquire Greenland, emphasizing that the U.S. must "acquire" the territory to prevent Russia or China from gaining control, dismissing leasing or short-term arrangements.
- Trump stated he could deploy troops to Greenland immediately but insists that actual ownership or "title" is necessary for strategic military and geopolitical control.
- Denmark and Greenland have firmly rejected the idea of selling the territory, warning that U.S. military action could jeopardize NATO, while Greenland’s leaders assert their desire for autonomy and self-determination.
- Trump downplayed NATO’s potential backlash, claiming he "saved NATO" and questioned the alliance’s value, suggesting the U.S. might consider withdrawing if necessary to secure Greenland.
