Summary
Eric Trump discussed his family's stance on building a hotel in Greenland amid President Donald Trump's interest in acquiring the territory for national security. While Eric Trump indicated there are no current plans for a hotel, he acknowledged Greenland's strategic importance. Greenland and Denmark, along with NATO members, have expressed concerns about the potential U.S. acquisition.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump believes acquiring Greenland is vital for U.S. national security, citing threats from Russia and China.
- The Trump Organization, led by Eric Trump, currently has no plans to build a hotel in Greenland.
- Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.
- Danish and Greenland leaders, along with NATO members, are concerned about the U.S.'s interest in acquiring Greenland.
- A recent YouGov poll showed that only 6% of Americans support using military force to acquire Greenland, while 27% support acquisition without force.
- A poll indicated only 6% of Greenlanders favor becoming part of the United States.
- President Trump emphasized the importance of Greenland for NATO and U.S. security interests on social media.
- Greenland's Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen publicly stated Greenland is not for sale or governance by the U.S.
