Trump vows to make Greenland great again amid takeover bid

Donald Trump

president of the United States from 2017 to 2021 Greenland

autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark on world's largest island by the same name

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In late December, Donald Trump stated that the ownership of Greenland is essential for US national security, highlighting his interest in acquiring the territory.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot urged the EU to bolster its military strength in response to such challenges, emphasizing the need for European countries to defend their sovereignty.
The Greenlandic Prime Minister asserted that Greenland belongs to its people, insisting that their future should not be dictated by external forces.

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In recent discussions, US President-elect Donald Trump has notably emphasized his intent to acquire Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, citing its strategic importance. Trump has made several public comments on social media, reinforcing the view that securing Greenland is vital for American national security. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot responded to Trump's claims by urging the European Union to strengthen its defenses against such threats, declaring that the EU must not allow outside aggression to undermine its sovereignty. While European leaders have voiced their concern, there is a unified acknowledgment that Greenland's future lies in the hands of its own people.

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