Newt Gingrich endorses Trump's controversial plan to acquire Greenland

In January 2025, tensions arose after President-elect Donald Trump made controversial remarks regarding Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. During a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump insisted that securing Greenland and the Panama Canal was crucial for U.S. economic security. His comments included the possibility of using military intervention or economic penalties to achieve these aims, drawing immediate backlash from officials in Denmark and surrounding nations who firmly stated that Greenland is not for sale. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov publicly expressed that Russia is closely monitoring the U.S. president-elect's statements, emphasizing that the Arctic region is in Russia’s sphere of national interest. This heightened scrutiny indicates potential geopolitical implications in the Arctic, particularly as both countries look to secure resources and influence in this strategic area. Moreover, Trump's rhetoric has opened a dialogue about the future of Greenland's governance, as its Prime Minister, Mute Egede, advocates for independence. The European Commission, representing EU interests, also refrained from directly addressing Trump's aggressive stance towards Greenland, leaning instead on its established policies that prioritize state sovereignty. They downplayed the notion of a military response to Trump's threats, categorizing them as