Trump on Greenland’s fury over visit: ‘This is friendliness, not provocation’

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Trump says US visit to Greenland not 'provocation'

US President Donald Trump on Monday denied that sending a delegation to Greenland was a provocation but repeated his hopes to seize the Arctic territory from NATO ally Denmark.

Trump reveals why US visited Greenland

US President Donald Trump has insisted that sending a delegation to Greenland was not “a provocation,” despite criticism from Danish officials. However, Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring the arctic territory from NATO ally Denmark. Greenland’s prime minister and Denmark’s foreign minister had both condemned the planned visit by Trump’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz, and Usha Vance, the wife of Vice President JD Vance. “This is f…

Why does Donald Trump want Greenland so badly?

US President Donald Trump is again speaking of plans to annex Greenland – the semi-autonomous, mineral-rich territory controlled by American ally Denmark.It comes as a high-profile US delegation announced a visit during a politically sensitive moment for the island, with parties locked in negotiations to form the next coalition government.

Greenland's Vast Mineral Wealth Could Be Unlocked by the US

The Trump administration continues to push hard to acquire Greenland and for good reason. On Sunday the White House announced that second lady Usha Vance would be visiting Greenland to observe a sled race and tour historic sites. pic.twitter.com/klqs9EXjM7— Second Lady Usha Vance (@SLOTUS) March 23, 2025 White House national security adviser Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright will be visiting as well. Greenland’s outgoing, left-wing P…

The U.S. President also stated that the autonomous territory is "an element of our future," in front of journalists in the White House.