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Why does Trump think he can take Greenland?

Asked 15 hours ago

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Trump believes he can take Greenland due to its strategic military value, rare earth resources, and the need to prevent Russian or Chinese influence. He cites national security and claims U.S. ownership is necessary, threatening tariffs and military action if diplomatic efforts fail. Despite strong opposition from Denmark, Greenland, U.S. lawmakers, and allies, Trump insists on acquisition for legacy and security reasons.

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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
15 hours 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
22 hours 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."

Trump threatens countries opposed to Greenland takeover with tariffs
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CBS News
1 day ago
Trump threatens countries opposed to Greenland takeover with tariffs

President Trump warned nations that do not support his Greenland plan, stating, "I may put a tariff on countries if they don't go along with Greenland because we need Greenland for national security."

What happens to NATO if Trump grabs Greenland?
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CBC News
3 days ago
What happens to NATO if Trump grabs Greenland?

Trump insists on acquiring Greenland for national security, stating, "We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not. We need Greenland."

What happens to NATO if Trump grabs Greenland?
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CBC News
3 days ago
What happens to NATO if Trump grabs Greenland?

Trump says, "I could put a lot of soldiers there right now if I want but you need more than that. You need ownership. You really need title, as they say in the USA."

What happens to NATO if Trump grabs Greenland?
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CBC News
3 days ago
What happens to NATO if Trump grabs Greenland?

Many Europeans believe Trump seeks more than security or resources, possibly aiming to expand American territory for his legacy; taking Greenland from Denmark would threaten NATO's survival.

Greenland, Denmark say Trump set on ‘conquering’ territory after meet
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Al Jazeera
3 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
3 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 in the Arctic.

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

President Trump insists control of Greenland must transfer from Denmark to the United States, 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
3 days ago
Concerns as Trump insists U.S. needs Greenland for security

President 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
3 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.

Can Europe fend off Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland?
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DW News
6 days ago
Can Europe fend off Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland?

President Donald Trump stated, "If we don't take Greenland, Russia or China will, and I'm not letting that happen. One way or the other, we're going to have Greenland."

U.S.-China rare earth race puts Greenland in Trump’s crosshairs
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Al Jazeera
6 days ago
U.S.-China rare earth race puts Greenland in Trump’s crosshairs

With China controlling most of the world's rare earth supply, Donald Trump views Greenland's resources as vital to US security.

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

Trump targets Greenland, a NATO ally, stating, "We are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not."

Trump says U.S will act on Greenland, 'whether they like it or not'
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Euronews
8 days ago
Trump says U.S will act on Greenland, 'whether they like it or not'

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated threats to take action on Greenland, stating it would happen "whether they like it or not."

Trump says U.S will act on Greenland, 'whether they like it or not'
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Euronews
8 days ago
Trump says U.S will act on Greenland, 'whether they like it or not'

Trump emphasized the U.S. would intervene in Greenland to prevent Russian or Chinese control, saying, "we're not going to have Russia or China as a neighbor."

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