Denmark Proposes Enhanced Security, U.S. Military Presence in Greenland Amid Trump's Control Aspirations
Jan 11, 2025, 01:49 PM
Denmark has sent private messages to the team of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, expressing readiness to discuss enhancing security in Greenland or increasing the U.S. military presence on the island. The messages, reported by Axios, come in response to Trump's stated interest in securing control of Greenland, which he has described as an 'absolute necessity' for U.S. national security. Denmark aims to address Trump's security concerns without ceding control of the semi-autonomous territory. The Danish government has made it clear that Greenland is not for sale but is open to discussing other U.S. requests regarding the island. This move follows Trump's refusal to rule out military or economic measures, including tariffs against Denmark, to gain control of Greenland. Trump is set to take office on January 20, amid Greenland's ongoing aspirations for independence.
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