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Trump Demands Greenland from Denmark for National Security, Citing Strategic Value Against China and Russia

Jan 7, 2025, 05:20 PM

President Donald Trump has stated that the United States needs Greenland for national security purposes, emphasizing its strategic value in countering threats from China and Russia. Trump questioned Denmark's legal right to Greenland, suggesting that if such a right exists, Denmark should relinquish it to protect the 'free world'. He also threatened to impose high tariffs on Denmark if they do not comply with his demands regarding Greenland.