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Trump says US will act on Greenland 'whether they like it or not'
President Trump said the U.S. must secure Greenland to prevent Russia or China from gaining control, suggesting military options and payments to Greenlanders, with 85% opposing U.S. ownership.
- On Friday at the White House, President Donald Trump said the US will act on Greenland even if locals oppose it, framing the move as necessary to stop Russia or China from gaining control.
- Interest in Greenland is driven by its strategic location for Arctic early-warning systems and growing access to rare earth minerals, uranium and iron as ice melts in recent years.
- Officials signalled a mix of offers and pressure by saying the White House considered offering Greenlanders $10,000 annually, while Stephen Miller declined to rule out military action.
- Denmark and Greenland responded that the territory is not for sale, while Denmark warned military action would end the trans-Atlantic alliance and NATO allies urged respect for the UN Charter.
- Operationally, the US already maintains a Space Force base in northern Greenland, stations more than 100 personnel at Pituffik base, and retains troop access under existing agreements with Denmark.
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