US ‘discussing a range of options’ to acquire Greenland, White House says
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Key Points:
- The White House confirmed that President Trump is considering various options, including the use of the US military, to acquire Greenland, citing national security concerns in the Arctic region.
- Trump and his aides have questioned Denmark's claim to Greenland, despite Denmark being a NATO ally, and emphasized the strategic importance of Greenland’s natural resources and location.
- European leaders, including those from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Britain, and Denmark, have expressed support for Denmark’s sovereignty over Greenland and stressed the importance of collective security through NATO.
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that any US military action against Greenland could jeopardize NATO, and Greenland has requested a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in response to the administration
