Donald Trump has once again emphasized that acquiring Greenland is a strategic necessity for the United States. During a recent meeting with oil and gas industry leaders, which primarily focused on potential investments in Venezuela, Trump brought up several key topics, including the war in Ukraine and his ongoing interest in Greenland.
He stated: “Right now, we are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not, because if we don’t, Russia or China will take over, and we’re not going to have Russia or China as a neighbor. I would like to make a deal the easy way, but if we don’t, we’ll do it the hard way.” When asked about the price he might offer Denmark for the territory, Trump avoided giving a figure, saying it’s “not being discussed yet,” though he “might talk about that” in the future.
Reports suggest that the Trump administration is considering offering Greenlanders between $10,000 and $100,000 per person if they agree to become part of the United States. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the possibility of purchasing Greenland is “actively discussed by the president and his national security team.”
Trump’s statements have raised tensions with Denmark, a NATO ally, and unsettled other countries in the alliance. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that any U.S. attack on Greenland, which is under Danish sovereignty, could effectively threaten NATO’s stability. European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, have also urged Trump to respect Greenland’s territorial integrity.
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