Trump Confirms Belief That US Will Gain Control of Greenland

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:04am on 26 Jan 2025,Sunday International

President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that the US will eventually gain control of Greenland, despite strong objections from Denmark and Greenland’s leaders. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump claimed the island's 57,000 residents "want to be with us," and emphasized Greenland’s strategic importance for global security. This follows a tense phone call with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who reaffirmed that Greenland is not for sale. The island’s autonomy remains strong, but Trump’s remarks have reignited debates over its future, with local leaders firmly rejecting any potential sale to the US.

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