Trump discussing how to acquire Greenland, US military always an option, White House says

Summary

President Donald Trump is considering options to acquire Greenland, including using the US military, to strengthen US influence in the Arctic despite strong opposition from European allies.

Key Points
  • President Donald Trump is discussing options, including military action, to acquire Greenland as a US national security priority.
  • Greenland and Denmark have refused to sell, with European allies rallying in support of Greenland's sovereignty.
  • The US sees Greenland as strategically important due to untapped mineral resources and its Arctic location amid growing Russian and Chinese interest.
  • US officials emphasize diplomacy and dealmaking first, but military involvement remains an option at the president's disposal.
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