UPDATE: TRUMP INSISTS ON GREENLAND TAKEOVER, RULES OUT USE OF FORCE

 TRUMP INSISTS ON GREENLAND TAKEOVER, RULES OUT USE OF FORCE


United States President Donald Trump has reiterated his call for the United States to acquire Greenland, the autonomous territory of Denmark, saying there is no going back on his position but stressing that military force will not be used.

Trump made the remarks during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, describing Greenland as a strategic asset for the United States and urging European leaders to engage in discussions over the territory. He said the U.S. is uniquely positioned to secure the island’s future and highlighted its importance for NATO and global security.

The president emphasised that the acquisition would be pursued through peaceful negotiations. He said the United States would continue to press for the transfer of Greenland while ruling out armed intervention, responding to concerns about potential military action.

Trump also misidentified Greenland as Iceland in his speech, a slip that drew attention from attendees and media. He warned that if agreement could not be reached, the United States would remember the refusal, framing the push as a matter of national interest and strategic positioning in the Arctic region.

Greenland’s government and Denmark have rejected the idea, maintaining that the island is not for sale. Greenlandic leaders reaffirmed that the people of Greenland should decide the territory’s future. European allies have also pushed back, supporting security cooperation but rejecting any transfer of sovereignty.

Trump’s insistence follows earlier discussions and proposals about Greenland dating back to his previous political campaigns. The recent statements at Davos underline his focus on the territory as a key strategic interest, with national security and influence in the Arctic cited as motivating factors.

Officials in Denmark and Greenland continue to insist that any change in status must comply with international law and reflect the will of Greenlandic residents. Follow-up discussions between the United States, Denmark, and Nordic nations are expected as the issue develops.

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