Summary
The article discusses a piece of history where the United States purchased the Danish West Indies in 1917, now known as the U.S. Virgin Islands. It also touches on President Donald Trump's interest in buying Greenland from Denmark, which has caused controversy.
Key Facts
- In 1917, the U.S. bought the Danish West Indies from Denmark for $25 million in gold.
- The Danish West Indies are now known as the U.S. Virgin Islands, including islands like Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix.
- Little Saint James, often called Epstein Island, is part of the U.S. Virgin Islands purchased in 1917, but was privately bought by Jeffrey Epstein in 1998.
- Epstein Island became infamous due to allegations of sexual crimes associated with Jeffrey Epstein.
- President Trump has expressed interest in buying Greenland for national security reasons, causing controversy.
- Trump mentioned tariffs as a possible method to secure Greenland from European allies that oppose the idea.
- A 10 percent tariff on goods from Denmark and other NATO countries is set to start, with a potential increase if a Greenland deal is not made.
- Many U.S. lawmakers and European leaders oppose Trump's idea of purchasing Greenland.
