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Blinken Says Trump's Greenland Proposal 'Not a Good One,' 'Not Going to Happen'

Jan 8, 2025, 05:08 PM

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking at a press conference in Paris alongside French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, dismissed incoming President Donald Trump's proposal to acquire Greenland, labeling it as "not a good one" and stating that it is "obviously not going to happen." Blinken emphasized the importance of collaborating with allies, saying, "We get better results when we're working closely with our allies, not saying and doing things that may alienate them." He added, "We probably shouldn't waste a lot of time talking about it." His remarks underscore a clear rejection of the notion of the United States taking over Greenland.