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Trump says "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is "getting ready to begin"
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump announced on Truth Social that "massive" oil, gas, and mineral exploration is set to begin in Greenland, highlighting experts' claims of abundant easily accessible oil reserves on the island.
- He emphasized Greenland's strategic military importance for U.S. defense, noting its role in detecting and intercepting potential threats to the United States from Europe.
- The announcement follows a recent security agreement between the U.S., Greenland, and Denmark, which expands American military presence and access to Greenland's airspace and territory, including the expansion of the Pituffik Space Base.
- The agreement permits the establishment of additional U.S. military bases and restricts non-NATO countries from setting up bases on the island without consent from all parties involved.
- Trump has long advocated for increased U.S. control over Greenland, previously suggesting options such as purchasing the island or using military force due to its strategic location.
