Trump Predicts US Will Control Greenland by 2029: 'Make That Bet'
Summary
President Donald Trump said he expects the United States to control Greenland by 2029, citing its importance for national security. Greenland's leaders, Denmark, and some U.S. lawmakers have strongly rejected this idea, stating Greenland is not for sale and must decide its own future.Key Facts
- President Trump predicted Greenland will be under U.S. control before his term ends in 2029.
- He says Greenland is important for defending the Western Hemisphere and U.S. national security.
- The U.S. already has a military base in Greenland used for missile warning and space surveillance.
- Greenland and Denmark have firmly rejected any U.S. plans to buy or govern the island.
- Greenland’s Prime Minister said the island is “not for sale” and does not want to be part of the U.S.
- Danish leaders said Greenland’s future decisions belong to its people, not the U.S.
- Some Republican lawmakers also criticized Trump’s remarks, warning that it hurts relations with NATO allies like Denmark.
- Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark and wants to keep that status.
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