US President Donald Trump has been frequently repeating his claims that acquiring Greenland is a national security imperative for the United States, and that Denmark is not capable of warding off Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic region.

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Trump isn’t backing off Greenland. The White House says European troops on the Arctic island won’t change the POTUS's plan to “acquire” it for US security.

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The United States has long viewed Greenland as a critical strategic asset in the Arctic. The US has sought to control Greenland since 1946. While a purchase is unlikely, Washington can use the 1951 Treaty, offer to replace Denmark's $700 million subsidy, and engage directly with Nuuk.


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The Greenland Ice Sheet covers 80 per cent of the island. Beneath its white surface lie hidden crevasses, deadly moulins, and lakes that drain instantly. With winds hitting 300 km/h and temperatures plunging to -60°C, it remains one of the most hostile places on Earth.

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The White House shared edited images hinting at US action in Greenland as Donald Trump renewed claims that America “needs” the Danish territory for national security. Despite NATO concern and Danish rejection, Trump warned the US could take Greenland the “easy or hard way.”

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What is particularly noteworthy is that as strains have grown between Denmark and the US, especially after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Denmark’s only land neighbour hosts the largest number of US military bases in NATO.

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While an outright purchase of Greenland was rejected, Donald Trump could use ‘hard leverage’ to gain control. utilising existing military treaties, economic pressure, and direct diplomacy with Nuuk to effectively bring the strategic Arctic island under American control without a formal sale.


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President Trump warns that the US must acquire Greenland to prevent Russia and China from occupying the Arctic. He says Washington will act the 'hard way' if a deal with Denmark is not reached.

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Donald Trump has renewed his push to acquire Greenland, with the White House stating military force is an option. NATO allies warn this could shatter the alliance as Greenlanders firmly reject US control.

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