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Trump Calls for U.S. Control of Greenland, Citing 'Absolute Necessity' for National Security; Greenland's PM Responds

Dec 23, 2024, 07:12 AM

President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his desire for the United States to acquire Greenland, describing the ownership and control of the territory as an 'absolute necessity' for national security and freedom worldwide. In a statement, Trump emphasized that 'for purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.' This call to action revives discussions from his previous administration when he also expressed interest in purchasing the island, which is currently a self-governing territory of Denmark. Greenland's Prime Minister, Mute Egede, responded firmly, stating that 'Greenland is not up for sale' and reaffirmed the island's commitment to its sovereignty.