The perception of the United States of Greenland has been a topic of discussion for months, but recent developments suggest that President Trump’s administration is more serious about the proposal, which was initially thought.
A “fierce” phone call between President Donald Trump and Denmark Prime Minister Metet Fredericseen ruled the debate on Greenland’s future, not obscure to the American leader’s intentions.
Trump’s unwavering stance on handling Greenland, despite the officials being repeated that it is not for sale, has left many people in Denmark and Greenland.
Trump’s interest in Greenland has its strategic significance for national security. This island is rich in important minerals for technology and defense, including rare earth elements used in mobile phones, electric vehicles and weapons. With the dominance over China in the global rare earth market, Greenland’s reserves have become increasingly important to the US.
Trump wants to handle the island nation of 56,000 people since his first term.
Greenland’s location, the smallest route between Europe and North America, makes an important place for the US Army and its ballistic missile initial warning system. As China and Russia expand their influence in Arctic, the US wants to maintain its dominance in the region.
Brian Hughes, a spokesman for the National Security Council, told Fox that Trump made it clear that “Greenland’s security and security is important for the United States as China and Russia invest significant in the entire Arctic region. To protect American interests only in Arctic, but also to work with Greenland to ensure mutual prosperity for both countries. “
“He was very firm,” a formula told the financial time describing Trump’s tone during a phone call. “It was a cold bath. Earlier, it was difficult to take it seriously. But I think it is serious, and potentially very dangerous.”
According to the Financial Times, the phone call was “Fiery”, in which an officer called it “frightening”.
A Danish official said the call “completely out”, a Danish officer said. “Intentions were very clear,” another officer told the outlet. “They want it. Danes are now in Sankat mode.”
Greenland’s Trump’s aggressive pursuit is found with resistance to Denmark and Greenland. Fredericksen has emphasized that Greenland is not for sale, and its Prime Minister, Mute Aidj has reiterated that the people of the island do not want to be a part of America.
However, repeatedly, the US says that Greenland is important for its national security. Despite Fredericksen’s proposal to increase cooperation between Greenland and America on military bases and resources, Trump was aggressive and confrontation. In addition, he has not denied the possible use of military force in Greenland.
Trump wrote on the truth last month, “For the purposes of national security and freedom worldwide, the United States feels that Greenland’s ownership and control is a full need.”
Residents of Greenland have also expressed disbelief towards Trump and his intentions. “I don’t trust the boy,” Belo Cammanitz, a resident of NUUK, told the Washington Post. “I want Greenland to be like this.”
“I don’t like that he talks about Greenland,” resident Ida Abelson similarly told The Post.
Diplomatic relations between the US and Denmark have been kept for testing, as Trump’s chase attention and criticism continues.
