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What is the latest on Trump and Greenland

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President Trump continues to push for U.S. control over Greenland, citing national security and strategic interests. The White House has not ruled out military force, though diplomatic and financial strategies are also being considered. Denmark and Greenland strongly reject U.S. threats, warning such actions could end NATO. European leaders and NATO allies express concern, while U.S. officials discuss potential payments to Greenlanders. The situation remains tense, with high-level meetings expected.

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Greenland rejects Trump's threats

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  • President Trump threatens to annex Greenland, a territory of Denmark 24s
  • Greenland rejects U.S. threats, emphasizing its people and sovereignty 35s
  • White House does not rule out military force; prefers purchase over invasion 43s
  • Denmark warns U.S. forceful action could end the NATO alliance 1m 44s
  • Secretary Rubio to meet Danish officials to discuss Greenland 1m 52s

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Greenland rejects Trump's threats
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CBS News
2 days ago
Greenland rejects Trump's threats

Greenland, a territory of Denmark, rejects U.S. threats, stating, 'Greenland is not a product. We're a people.' The White House has not ruled out military force, though Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. would prefer to purchase Greenland rather than invade.

Greenland rejects Trump's threats
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CBS News
2 days ago
Greenland rejects Trump's threats

Denmark's prime minister warns that U.S. attempts to take Greenland by force could end the NATO alliance. Secretary Rubio is expected to meet Danish officials to discuss the situation.

Trump administration mulls paying Greenlanders to join U.S.
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Reuters
4 days ago
Trump administration mulls paying Greenlanders to join U.S.

U.S. officials have discussed offering lump-sum payments of $10,000 to $100,000 to Greenlanders to persuade them to secede from Denmark and join the United States.

Why Trump wants Greenland
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CBC News
5 days ago
Why Trump wants Greenland

Denmark's prime minister warns that American aggression could end NATO entirely, as U.S. interest in Greenland increases.

Three key reasons why Trump wants Greenland
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CNBC
5 days ago
Three key reasons why Trump wants Greenland

Trump cites national security, strategic location, and mineral resources as the three main reasons for pursuing Greenland, with military action not ruled out.

White House considering military force in Greenland takeover bid
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Euronews
5 days ago
White House considering military force in Greenland takeover bid

The White House states U.S. military action is 'always an option' in President Trump's bid to acquire Greenland, surprising even Republican lawmakers.

Trump sees acquiring Greenland as a national security priority
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CBC News
6 days ago
Trump sees acquiring Greenland as a national security priority

White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt says acquiring Greenland is a national security priority, with military action always an option.

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