Summary
Stephen Miller, a White House deputy chief of staff, stated that the U.S. believes Greenland should join the United States. He claimed no country would go to war with the U.S. over this issue. Denmark currently governs Greenland, which is significant for its natural resources and a U.S. military base.
Key Facts
- Stephen Miller is a top aide to President Donald Trump.
- Miller said the U.S. formally believes Greenland should be part of the U.S.
- Greenland is currently a semi-autonomous territory under Denmark.
- Greenland is rich in minerals and hosts a U.S. space base important for missile detection.
- Both the U.S. and Denmark are part of NATO, which means they have a defense agreement.
- NATO's Article 5 states that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all.
- The idea of the U.S. challenging Denmark over Greenland could affect NATO's unity.
