Trump stated that the US should control Greenland. For instance… (гренландия · трамп · сша)
Trump stated that the US should control Greenland. For instance, Trump's special envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry, declared in June that Greenland could become the 51st state of the United States by next year.
Consensus
- Donald Trump expressed interest in the United States gaining control over Greenland during the NATO summit in Ankara.
- The Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, stated that Denmark would defend Greenland militarily if necessary.
- Frederiksen emphasized that Greenland is not for sale and must be respected as part of Denmark's sovereign territory.
- Trump referenced the strategic importance of Greenland due to its location in the Arctic and increasing presence of China and Russia.
- The issue was discussed during a bilateral meeting between Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Points of divergence
- Trump's main motivation is personal legacy, aiming to enter history by renaming Greenland 'Trumpelandia'. — vesti
- Trump threatened to stop financial aid to Denmark if it does not agree to transfer control of Greenland. — kommerzant
- Trump acknowledged that asserting control over Greenland would harm relations with NATO. — fontanka
- Special envoy Jeff Landry stated in June that Greenland could become the 51st U.S. state by next year. — fontanka
Coverage (7 sources)
- Expert: Trump's goal is to enter history by annexing 'Trumpland' with the US — Вести
- Danish Prime Minister Promises to Protect Greenland from Military Attack — Вести
- Danish Prime Minister Promises to Defend Every Inch of Greenland After Trump Threats — Коммерсантъ
- Trump claims the US should control Greenland; Denmark responds — Фонтанка
- Trump claims deterioration of US-NATO relations due to Greenland disagreements — Коммерсантъ
- Danish Prime Minister Reminds That Greenland Is Not For Sale — Вести
- Trump Criticizes Denmark and Demands Greenland Be Transferred to the US — Вести