US President Donald Trump told NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte on Thursday that American control on Greenland is necessary to increase international security. Trump said this to Root when he was sitting together for talks at the White House Oval Office.
According to the Reuters report, when asked directly about the possibility of merger, Trump said, “I think it will happen.”
Greenland rejected …
Ever since assuming office on January 20, Trump has made American occupation of Greenland a major issue. His statements suggest that he wants to involve NATO in an attempt to capture the island.
Trump’s statements were immediately rejected by the outgoing Prime Minister of Greenland.
“The US President has once again given us the idea of ​​taking possession of his possession, just enough.”
What do Gradland people want?
The survey suggests that most of the people in Greenland opposes joining America, although the majority is in favor of independence from Denmark. The pro -trade opposition Democratic Party of Greenland won the Tuesday’s parliamentary election. On Thursday, Trump said that the election was good for America.
Even before starting his second term as President, Trump said that he is expected to make Greenland a part of America, even though NATO colleague Denmark says it is not for sale.
Also read: Trump’s staunch opposition party won Greenland election! Results amidst the threats of possession
Greenland’s strategic status and mineral resources can benefit the US. It is located on the smallest route from Europe to North America, which is important for the American ballistic missile warning system.
Trump has angered the people of Canada with the proposal that the country becomes the 51st state of America. He also demands that the US has more impact on the Panama Canal.