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Greenland Wants Trump?

Greenland’s Prime Minister, Múte Egede, has indicated his willingness to engage in discussions with President-elect Trump, following Trump’s expressed interest in the U.S. acquiring Greenland. During a press conference in Copenhagen, Egede clarified that while he hasn’t yet spoken directly with Trump, he is open to starting conversations.

Trump has described the acquisition of Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, as “an absolute necessity” for U.S. national security. He has even hinted at the possibility of military involvement to secure the island, which is home to over 56,000 people. This stance is supported by Trump’s choice for national security adviser, Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), who shares the view of Greenland’s strategic importance.

The issue was also a topic during a meeting between Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Egede. Frederiksen disclosed at the press conference that she has sought a meeting with the president-elect to discuss these matters further.

Egede firmly stated, “Greenland is for the Greenlandic people. We do not want to be Danish, we do not want to be American. We want to be Greenlandic,” emphasizing the desire for Greenland’s sovereignty and self-identification.

Meanwhile, Denmark has reportedly been in contact with Trump’s team, exploring discussions on enhancing the island’s security or possibly increasing the U.S. military presence in the Arctic region. This was reported amid ongoing diplomatic communications, although Trump’s transition team has not yet responded to inquiries about these discussions.

Adding to the complexity of the situation, Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., recently visited Greenland to create video content for a podcast, highlighting the heightened interest and activities surrounding the island.


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