Trump Again Emphasizes the Importance of Possessing Greenland

Trump Again Stresses That Possessing Greenland Is More Important Than Any Treaty Documents

 

Washington, January 8 -- TASS

U.S. President Donald Trump said regarding the territorial ownership of Greenland that who owns the island is crucial.

"Ownership is significant... In my view, it's psychologically necessary for success. I think ownership brings some things that leases or treaties cannot provide. Ownership gives you possibilities and details that you can't get just by signing documents," Trump said in an interview with The New York Times.

In December, Trump announced the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy for Greenland. The governor later confirmed the intention of the United States to incorporate Greenland into its territory. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen then expressed strong anger at the remarks of the new U.S. envoy and summoned the U.S. ambassador in Copenhagen for an explanation. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland Prime Minister Jørgen Frede Nielsen issued a joint statement warning the U.S. not to encroach on the island and emphasizing their expectation of respect for its territorial integrity.

On January 4, Katie Miller, wife of White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, posted a map of Greenland on social media X, colored in the colors of the American flag, with the caption "Coming Soon," with the background being the U.S. military action in Venezuela. In response, Danish Ambassador to Washington Jesper Møller Sørensen stated that Denmark and the U.S. are close allies. Nielsen commented on the image, emphasizing that it showed disrespect, but also pointed out there was no reason to panic.

Trump has repeatedly reiterated that Greenland should become part of the United States. He mentioned the strategic importance of the island for national security and the protection of the "free world." Former Greenland Premier Kim Kielsen responded that the island would not be sold, nor would it ever be sold. However, this U.S. leader refused to commit to not using force to control Greenland.

Greenland was a Danish colony before 1953. It is still part of the Kingdom of Denmark, but it gained autonomy in 2009, allowing it to manage internal affairs and formulate internal policies independently.

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