US Greenland Takeover Bid: Denmark, Greenland Envoys Push Back Against Trump

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Moneycontrol•09-01-2026, 03:13
US Greenland Takeover Bid: Denmark, Greenland Envoys Push Back Against Trump
- •Denmark and Greenland envoys met White House officials and US lawmakers to counter President Trump's call for a "takeover" of Greenland.
- •Trump seeks "ownership" of Greenland, citing strategic importance for US national security and missile defense, despite existing treaty rights.
- •US officials like JD Vance criticized Denmark's security efforts in Greenland, urging European leaders to take the issue seriously.
- •Greenlandic politician Aaja Chemnitz emphasized the island's right to self-determination and mutual respect, denying claims of Russian/Chinese presence.
- •French President Emmanuel Macron denounced the "law of the strongest," warning of global disorder and potential invasions like Greenland.
Why It Matters: Diplomatic efforts intensify as Denmark and Greenland resist Trump's controversial push to acquire the strategic Arctic island.
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