Trump says ‘anything less’ than US control of Greenland is ‘unacceptable’
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump insists that US control of Greenland is "unacceptable" to be anything less, citing national security and NATO strengthening as key reasons for acquisition.
- Trump emphasized the strategic value of Greenland for missile defense and warned that if the US does not acquire it, Russia or China might, posing a security risk.
- Denmark and Greenland oppose US ownership, with Greenland's Premier firmly rejecting the idea, while Denmark and its allies are increasing military presence in Greenland amid rising security tensions.
- European leaders, including France's Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission head Ursula von der Leyen, have condemned US attempts to seize Greenland, affirming respect for Danish sovereignty and Greenlandic self-determination.
- Trump has suggested he may proceed with
