President Donald Trump reportedly expressed his belief that the United States will annex Greenland, the world’s largest island. During a conversation in the Oval Office with NATO chief Mark Rutte, Trump was asked about the potential for annexation.
He stated, “Yeah, well, I think it’ll happen,” emphasizing the need for Greenland’s strategic importance in international security.
Trump highlighted the growing presence of various global powers in the Arctic region, noting, “We have a lot of our favorite players cruising around the coast, and we have to be careful.”
Rutte responded by acknowledging the significance of Arctic cooperation among the seven Arctic nations, emphasizing the need for U.S. leadership in maintaining security in the area.
Trump’s comments come on the heels of recent parliamentary elections in Greenland, where political parties favoring independence from Denmark gained traction.
The center-right Demokraatit Party, advocating gradual independence, received nearly 30% of the vote, while the opposition party Naleraq, which supports rapid independence and has a favorable view of Trump, garnered about 24.5%.
Acquiring Greenland has been a longstanding goal for Trump, driven by economic and national security considerations.
He previously mentioned the strategic location of Greenland for missile defense systems, as adversaries like Russia could potentially use Arctic routes for ballistic missile launches.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio had also raised concerns about China’s growing influence in Greenland, warning that China is attempting to secure control over shipping lanes and facilities in the region.
This context underscores the geopolitical stakes involved in Greenland, making its potential annexation a topic of serious discussion in U.S. foreign policy.
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