U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has brought up the idea of the United States taking control of Greenland. This raised many eyebrows as Trump stated that owning the icy island would be in the U.S.’s national and strategic interest.
Greenland, a large island with few people but plenty of ice and snow, is an autonomous territory of Denmark. Despite its remote and cold nature, Greenland holds huge strategic value, with vital trade routes in the Arctic Ocean and rich resources like uranium and precious metals. These resources and trade routes are key to why Trump is so interested.
The island’s prime minister, Mute Egede, strongly rejected any talks of selling Greenland to the U.S. He made it clear that “Greenland is ours,” and that the island will never be for sale. He emphasized how hard Greenland has fought for its independence, making it clear they wouldn’t give up their freedom now.
Trump, while announcing the new U.S. ambassador to Denmark, hinted at why Greenland was i...
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