Where’s the line between national security and straight-up territorial grab? Greenland’s calling it out loud – no US takeover, period!
Greenland’s government fired off a no-holds-barred statement Monday, rejecting any US acquisition under “any circumstance” and demanding NATO step up to defend them from a possible American invasion. This comes amid President Trump’s renewed push to snag the massive Arctic island for the US, citing national security against Russia or China.
“The United States has once again reiterated its desire to take over Greenland. This is something the government coalition in Greenland cannot accept under any circumstances,” read the blistering release from Greenland’s prime minister’s office. “Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. As a part of the Realm, Greenland is a member of NATO, and the defense of Greenland must therefore be insured through NATO.”
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Denmark’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen backed the call, urging the alliance to protect the territory. Trump’s been eyeing Greenland for years, telling reporters last week: “We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not because if we don’t do it, Russia or China will take over Greenland and we’re not going to have Russia or China as a neighbor.”
He added, “I would like to make a deal the easy way, but if we don’t do it the easy way, we’re going to do it the hard way. And I am a fan of Denmark.”
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt didn’t rule out military force, saying it’s “always an option.” NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte responded by stressing Arctic security talks among allies – but aimed at Russia and China, not the US. “All allies agree on the importance of the Arctic and Arctic security,” Rutte said in Croatia. “With sea lanes opening up, there is a risk that the Russians and the Chinese will be more active.”
This echoes warnings from US senators. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said on “Meet the Press”: “NATO would have an obligation to defend Greenland… query whether we would be at war with Europe, with England, with France.” Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) went further on “Fox News Sunday”: “If [Trump] were to take an action against Greenland, that would completely destroy NATO.”
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From Crime Vault Magazine, we’re calling BS on this power play – when superpowers eye sovereign land like it’s up for grabs, it’s not just politics; it’s a threat to global order that smells like an international crime in the making. NATO’s built to defend allies, not fracture over one member’s ambitions. This could spark a real-world alliance meltdown!
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