Trump Renews Greenland Push, Cites National Security Amid Russia-China Threat

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News18•15-01-2026, 03:18
Trump Renews Greenland Push, Cites National Security Amid Russia-China Threat
- •US President Donald Trump reiterated his stance that the United States needs control of Greenland for national security.
- •Trump warned that Russia and China would 'go in' if the US did not acquire Greenland, claiming Denmark would be powerless to stop them.
- •He linked Greenland's importance to his proposed Golden Dome missile defense system and urged NATO support for US control.
- •Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen confirmed a 'fundamental disagreement' with the US after talks in Washington failed to change Trump's position.
- •Denmark views Trump's ambitions as unacceptable, violating its territorial integrity and Greenlandic self-determination, but agreed to a working group for dialogue.
Why It Matters: Trump insists on US control of Greenland for national security, citing Russia-China threats, despite Danish opposition.
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