President Donald Trump on Saturday reiterated his desire for the United States to take control of Greenland, stating that it could happen before the end of his term in January 2029, according to reports. He argued that control of Greenland is vital to US national security and countering Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic. The remarks drew criticism from Denmark and European allies, who view them as a violation of sovereignty.
President Donald Trump on Saturday reiterated his desire for the United States to take control of Greenland, stating that it could happen before the end of his term in January 2029, according to reports. Trump argued that control of Greenland is vital to US national security and to countering Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic. The remarks drew criticism from Denmark and European allies, who view them as a violation of sovereignty. Trump has previously expressed interest in acquiring Greenland; The Zioneer reported on July 31 that he told a reporter to 'bet on it' that Greenland would be under US operational control by the end of his term. The president has also threatened in the past to impose 10% tariffs on Denmark and other European countries to pressure the issue, but later backed off after a meeting with NATO's secretary-general.
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