The host shared with Trump a forecast that Greenland will come under…
The host shared with Trump a forecast that Greenland will come under US control by the end of Trump's presidential term.
Consensus
- Donald Trump stated in an interview with Real America's Voice that he believes Greenland could come under U.S. control before the end of his presidential term.
- The interview took place with host Steve Gruber.
- Trump acknowledged a prediction that Greenland would be under 'operational control' of the U.S. by the end of his term.
- Trump emphasized the strategic importance of Greenland for U.S. interests.
- The U.S. presidential term ends in January 2029.
- Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Danish Realm.
Points of divergence
- Trump joked about Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state, Greenland the 52nd, and Venezuela the 53rd in a February informal meeting, and later posted on Truth Social identifying Venezuela as the 51st state. — vm
- Trump officially recognized Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez as doing 'a great job' and continuing cooperation with the U.S. on March 7. — vm
- Trump claimed that Denmark does not financially support Greenland adequately, which is a reason for U.S. interest in the territory. — vedomosti
- The White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt confirmed in January that Trump discussed purchasing Greenland with his national security team, citing Arctic control and countering Russia and China as motivations. — vedomosti
- On January 13, Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Egede (note: corrected from 'Jens-Frederik Nielsen' in source) stated that Greenland has chosen to remain allied with Denmark, the EU, and NATO and is not considering joining the U.S. — vedomosti
Coverage (5 sources)
- Trump admitted that by the end of his presidential term he could take Greenland 'under control' — Вечерняя Москва
- Trump allowed taking control of Greenland by the United States before the end of the presidential term — Коммерсантъ
- Trump allowed Greenland to come under US control by the end of his term — Москва 24
- Trump expects Greenland to come under US control — Вести
- Trump allowed the transfer of Greenland under US control before the end of his term — Ведомости
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