Donald Trump has expressed his belief that the US will eventually annex Greenland, following remarks from Greenland’s incoming prime minister stating, “We don’t want to be Americans.”
During an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump was asked about the prospects of annexing Greenland. “I think that will happen,” he stated, noting that he hadn’t given the idea much thought previously but acknowledged Rutte’s potential role in future developments. “We need that for international security,” Trump added, referencing strategic concerns about military activities in the region.
Trump cast doubt on Denmark’s claim to the autonomous territory, emphasizing that Denmark is “very far away” from Greenland despite its status as part of the Danish kingdom. “A boat landed there 200 years ago or something. They say they have rights to it,” he remarked, expressing skepticism about the legitimacy of Denmark’s claim.
The former president highlighted the existing US military presence in Greenland, suggesting, “Maybe you’ll see more and more soldiers going there.” This statement follows the recent election win by Greenland’s center-right party, viewed as a rejection of Trump’s prior influence in the island’s politics. The Demokraatit party advocates for a gradual move towards independence from Denmark, with leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen stating the desire to “build our own country by ourselves.”
In a subsequent news briefing, Trump characterized the election results as favorable for the US and praised the local leader, claiming he previously promised “billions of dollars” in investments to make Greenlanders “rich.”
On another note, Trump also responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s comments regarding a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, suggesting that there are still “lots of questions” concerning the proposed 30-day truce. He deemed Putin’s statement incomplete and reiterated his willingness to engage in discussions, hoping that “Russia will do the right thing.”
Credit: Sky News
