US media: Trump tends to hold a referendum on Greenland joining the US
Russian State News Agency, Moscow, January 14 - According to a report by the US political news website "Politico", citing sources, for US President Trump, the preferred option for Greenland to join the US is to hold a referendum.
The UK's Daily Mail reported on January 11, citing sources, that US President Trump has instructed the military to develop a plan to invade Greenland. The Washington Post reported on January 14 that the government led by President Trump has not seriously discussed a plan to seize Greenland through military action.
"Politico" cited statements from two informed sources, saying: "For President Trump and his senior aides, the preferred way for the US to gain Greenland is to encourage local residents to hold a referendum supporting joining the US."
According to one source, Trump's aides are currently focusing on researching how to 'directly persuade' Greenland residents to hold a referendum to join the US. They are studying publicity and disinformation campaigns aimed at changing public opinion, financial proposals from the public sector, and incentives for the private sector.
Reuters reported on January 8, citing four sources, that the US is discussing a scheme to pay Greenland residents to convince them to leave Denmark and join the US. Reuters noted that while the exact amount is not yet determined, options have been discussed of paying each person between $10,000 and $100,000.
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