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US President Trump Threatens Greenland Takeover After Bombing Venezuela

COPENHAGEN – Tensions are escalating between the United States and Denmark after President Donald Trump reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, following a US military action in Venezuela. According to reports, the United States bombed Venezuela and abducted its president on Saturday.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has strongly condemned Trump’s remarks, calling them “absurd” and “threatening.” She stated unequivocally, “It makes absolutely no sense to talk about the US needing to take over Greenland. The US has no right to annex any of the three countries in the Danish Kingdom.” Her statement comes after Trump, in an interview with The Atlantic, said the US needs Greenland for defense purposes.

The US bombing in Venezuela has fueled concerns in Denmark that Greenland could face a similar fate. Frederiksen urged the US to cease its threats against a historically close ally.

Trump’s interest in Greenland, a strategically important island rich in minerals and positioned between Europe and North America, is not new. The US hopes to reduce its reliance on Chinese exports by acquiring Greenland’s mineral wealth. Last month, he appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, an open supporter of annexation, as special envoy to the region.

Adding to the diplomatic strain, Katie Miller, wife of Trump’s deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, posted an image on X of Greenland superimposed with the American flag, captioned “SOON.” Stephen Miller is known for his influence on Trump’s hardline policies.

Greenland’s Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has called the post “disrespectful,” emphasizing that Greenland is “not for sale” and that its future is not determined by social media.

Denmark’s ambassador to the US, Jesper Moeller Soerensen, has reminded the US of Denmark’s increased Arctic security efforts and their close alliance, urging continued cooperation based on mutual respect for territorial integrity.

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