Trump's latest comments have prompted diplomatic protests from Denmark over sovereignty concerns.
Trump’s latest comments have prompted diplomatic protests from Denmark over sovereignty concerns.
By Usaid Siddiqui
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President Donald Trump has said the United States needs Greenland for its “national security” after naming Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to the Danish Arctic island, prompting protests from Copenhagen.
US president cites national security as rationale for his efforts to take control of the self-governing Arctic island.
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"We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security," Trump said Sunday on Air Force One.
The US president has made repeat takeover threats - drawing condemnation from the island's leaders and Denmark.
The comments follow President Trump announcing a new special U.S. envoy to Greenland over the weekend
