politics
January 17, 2026
Trump explains his claims for Greenland by US subsidies to EU countries
American President added that "China and Russia want Greenland, and there is not a thing that Denmark can do about it"
TL;DR
- Donald Trump claims the U.S. has subsidized Denmark and EU countries for years, arguing it's time for Denmark to "give back" Greenland.
- Trump stated that China and Russia want Greenland and that only the U.S. can secure it due to national and global security stakes.
- He previously offered to buy Greenland and expressed confidence in its annexation.
- White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller questioned Denmark's control over Greenland.
- Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark, with the U.S. having committed to its defense under a 1951 treaty.
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