Trump says US will take Greenland the 'easy way or hard way'
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Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump stated that the US must take control of Greenland to prevent Russia or China from doing so, emphasizing a willingness to act "whether they like it or not."
- Trump suggested he would prefer a peaceful deal but did not rule out using military force, arguing that ownership must be defended rather than leases, despite existing US military bases on the island.
- Greenland's parliament strongly rejected Trump's remarks, asserting their desire to remain Greenlanders rather than Americans or Danes and insisting that Greenland's future should be decided by its own people.
- European leaders, including Denmark, have condemned the idea of US military action, warning it would jeopardize NATO, while a joint statement from several European countries affirmed that only Greenland and Denmark can determine Greenland's
