Greenland chooses Denmark as Trump steps up the rhetoric
United States President Donald Trump is escalating his push for U.S. control of Greenland, declaring the United States will take the Arctic territory “one way or another” and warning that Russian and Chinese forces are operating in the region. Arctic and security experts say those claims are overstated, as Denmark and Greenland firmly reject any U.S. takeover. NATO is closely monitoring the dispute, amid concerns the escalating rhetoric could strain or fracture the alliance.
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January 14, 20266m 42s
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United States President Donald Trump is escalating his push for U.S. control of Greenland, declaring the United States will take the Arctic territory “one way or another” and warning that Russian and Chinese forces are operating in the region. Arctic and security experts say those claims are overstated, as Denmark and Greenland firmly reject any U.S. takeover. NATO is closely monitoring the dispute, amid concerns the escalating rhetoric could strain or fracture the alliance.