US president cites national security as rationale for his efforts to take control of the self-governing Arctic island.
US president cites national security as rationale for his efforts to take control of the self-governing Arctic island.
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United States President Donald Trump has stepped up his campaign to acquire Greenland, declaring the Danish territory essential to Washington’s national security and appointing a special envoy he said would “lead the charge”.
Trump's latest comments have prompted diplomatic protests from Denmark over sovereignty concerns.
Donald Trump has doubled down on his threats to annex Greenland by force, after claiming the mineral-rich territory is needed for…
Greenland, a vast and sparsely populated self-governing Danish territory, has been thrust into the geopolitical spotlight once…
The US president has made repeat takeover threats - drawing condemnation from the island's leaders and Denmark.
It came as European allies rallied behind Denmark after renewed US insistence it must have Greenland.
The comments follow President Trump announcing a new special U.S. envoy to Greenland over the weekend
