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Why does Donald Trump want Greenland so much?
- The US president-elect suggested that Greenland is essential to America's national security and proposed a high tariff on Denmark if it does not comply with his demands for the territory.
- Greenland is seen as a crucial location due to its untapped resources, including rare earth elements, which are vital for technology and military strategies.
- Denmark's prime minister and other leaders emphasized the importance of respecting territorial integrity, stating that Greenland is not for sale and belongs to the Greenlanders.
- Analysts noted that the ongoing competition between the US, China, and Russia makes Greenland strategically important, especially with changing climate conditions opening Arctic routes.
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“For reasons of national security and freedom around the world, the United States of America considers Greenland’s ownership and control to be an absolute necessity,” Donald Trump wrote on December 22 in his Truth Social account, as an addition to the publication he used to announce the nomination of Ken Howery as the next ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark.
Trump's offer to take over Greenland is far from being just a ridiculous option, as the strategic, economic, and geopolitical advantages of the island to its owner are clearly visible.
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Leaning Left1Leaning Right3Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Right
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50% Right
L 17%
C 33%
R 50%
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