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What are the latest remarks from Trump on Greenland

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President Trump reiterates his demand for U.S. control of Greenland, citing national security and the Golden Dome defense system. He warns that if the U.S. does not act, Russia or China will take Greenland. Trump threatens tariffs on countries opposing his plan and insists there is no alternative but U.S. acquisition, whether by purchase or force. His remarks have sparked bipartisan skepticism and international criticism.

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Trump threatens tariffs against European nations over Greenland support

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  • Trump threatens tariffs over European support for Greenland's military exercises 6s
  • Trump claims US must acquire Greenland for strategic defense shield 32s
  • Bipartisan US Senate delegation visits Denmark, urges viewing Greenland as an ally 1m 7s
  • Polling shows most Americans oppose acquiring Greenland; protests in Denmark 2m 5s
  • UK and EU leaders condemn US tariff threats, pledge coordinated response 2m 28s

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Trump threatens tariffs against European nations over Greenland support
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CBC News
2 days ago
Trump threatens tariffs against European nations over Greenland support

Trump's Truth Social post claims world peace is at stake, alleging Russia and China want to acquire Greenland and asserting only the US can prevent it; he emphasizes the necessity of acquiring Greenland for a US defense shield, the 'Golden Dome,' due to its strategic location.

Trump threatens to tariff countries against Greenland annexation
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CBS News
2 days ago
Trump threatens to tariff countries against Greenland annexation

There is pushback against President Trump's insistence on acquiring Greenland, with Trump stating, 'We need Greenland for national security.'

Division remains over Greenland's future after White House meeting
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CBS News
4 days ago
Division remains over Greenland's future after White House meeting

President Trump insists the U.S. needs Greenland for national security and reiterates his desire for U.S. control of the territory.

Division remains over Greenland's future after White House meeting
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CBS News
4 days ago
Division remains over Greenland's future after White House meeting

Trump stated, 'We are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not.'

Division remains over Greenland's future after White House meeting
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CBS News
4 days ago
Division remains over Greenland's future after White House meeting

Trump claims Greenland is vital to his proposed Golden Dome defense system and warns, 'If we don't go in, Russia's going to go in and China's going to go in.'

Greenland, Denmark say Trump set on ‘conquering’ territory after meet
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Al Jazeera
4 days ago
Greenland, Denmark say Trump set on ‘conquering’ territory after meet

US Vice President and Secretary of State met with Danish and Greenlandic officials, making clear Donald Trump wants full control over Greenland.

Greenland, Denmark say Trump set on ‘conquering’ territory after meet
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Al Jazeera
4 days ago
Greenland, Denmark say Trump set on ‘conquering’ territory after meet

Trump stated on Truth Social that acquiring Greenland is vital for his proposed Golden Dome missile defence system and to prevent Chinese and Russian influence.

Concerns as Trump insists U.S. needs Greenland for security
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CBS News
5 days ago
Concerns as Trump insists U.S. needs Greenland for security

President Trump insists control of Greenland must transfer to the U.S., stating he is open to buying it or using military force.

Concerns as Trump insists U.S. needs Greenland for security
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CBS News
5 days ago
Concerns as Trump insists U.S. needs Greenland for security

Trump claims the U.S. needs Greenland for national security and threatens to take it by force if necessary.

Concerns as Trump insists U.S. needs Greenland for security
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CBS News
5 days ago
Concerns as Trump insists U.S. needs Greenland for security

Trump cites the Golden Dome missile defense system as a reason for acquiring Greenland, calling it a key location to intercept Russian ballistic missiles.

Vance and Rubio meet with officials from Greenland and Denmark
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CBS News
5 days ago
Vance and Rubio meet with officials from Greenland and Denmark

In a Truth Social post, president stated, 'the United States needs Greenland for the purpose of national security,' and called it vital for the Golden Dome project.

Vance and Rubio meet with officials from Greenland and Denmark
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5 days ago
Vance and Rubio meet with officials from Greenland and Denmark

President reiterated on social media that there was 'no other option' but for the U.S. to take control of Greenland.

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