President Donald Trump stunned the world by insisting the United States must “own” Greenland — and soon. Speaking in Washington, Trump warned the island must not fall under Russian or Chinese influence. “Countries have to have ownership and you defend ownership, you don’t defend leases,” he declared. “We’ll have to defend Greenland, the easy way or the hard way.”
Trump claimed without evidence that Greenland’s waters were “covered with Russian and Chinese ships all over the place,” pushing NATO to “understand that.”
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He added: “I love the people of China. I love the people of Russia. But I don’t want them as a neighbour in Greenland, not going to happen.”
Allies Unite Against US Land Grab Threat
NATO countries reaffirmed their support for Denmark and Greenland, stressing only those two can decide the island’s fate. Allies underlined the importance of respecting sovereignty, borders, and territorial integrity — the very principles used to condemn Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.
The White House’s refusal to rule out military annexation is a dramatic break from decades of alliance norms. Danish officials warned it could destroy NATO entirely.
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Trump’s gambit risks isolating the US from Europe at a time when unity is crucial.
