Trump’s plan to take over Greenland
The White House is figuring out how much it would cost to take control of Greenland. But how would making Greenland into a U.S. territory actually work?
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Show Notes
President Donald Trump has wanted to make Greenland a part of the United States since his first term, citing its strategic location and valuable mineral resources. Now, the White House is drawing up scenarios for how the U.S. could take control of Greenland from Denmark, which currently governs the island. But those in Greenland and Denmark have been alarmed by the Trump administration’s strategy and rhetoric.
White House reporter Michael Birnbaum reports on this effort and the challenges that the administration is facing as it tries to make this plan into a reality.
Today’s show was produced by Ariel Plotnick and Sabby Robinson. It was edited by Reena Flores and Peter Bresnan and mixed by Sean Carter.
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Correction: A previous version of this podcast incorrectly said the elections in Greenland happened "this month." They happened last month in March.