Trump won’t rule out military force to take Greenland : NPR

Greenland Nook – Danish Foreign Minister scolded the Trump administration on Saturday with a “tone” criticizing Denmark and Greenland, saying his country is already investing in Arctic security and continues to accept more cooperation with the US

Foreign Minister Lars Rocke Rasmussen made a comment in a video posted on social media later Visit of US Vice President JD Vance In Strategic Island. However, later Saturday, US President Donald Trump maintained his aggressive tone and told NBC News that he “never left the military power out of the table” when it came to gaining Greenland.

“There are a lot of charges and a lot of allegations, and of course we are open to criticism,” Rasmussen said he speaks in English. “But I’m totally honest. We’re not grateful for the tone it’s being delivered. This is not the way you talk to your close allies. And I still think Denmark and the US are close ally.”

Greenland is Danish territory and is a US NATO ally. Trump wants to annex the territory, claiming it is necessary for national security purposes.

In an interview on Saturday, Trump said, “I think there’s a good chance that we can do that without military strength.”

“This is world peace, this is international security,” he said, but added, “I don’t take anything from the table.”

Trump also said, “I don’t care,” when asked in an NBC interview what message he would send to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Vance on Friday said Denmark “underinvests” in Greenland’s safety and demands Denmark change its approach to Trump promote Take over Danish territory.

Vance Visited the US military at Pituffik Space Base Along with his wife and other US officials, in mineral-rich Greenland for a eventually reduced trip A stir between Greenlander and the Danes There was no consultation regarding the original itinerary.

“The message to Denmark is very simple. We’re not doing a good job from the people of Greenland,” Vance said Friday. “You’ve lacked the people of Greenland and you’ve lost investment in this incredibly beautiful land security architecture filled with incredible people. That has to change.”

Trump released a video about the truth about his social social networking site on Friday.

In Greenland, Vance said the US had “no option,” but he would take an important position to ensure the island’s safety, as he encouraged a push in Greenland for independence from Denmark.

“I think they’ll eventually partner with the US,” Vance said. “We were able to make them safer. We were able to provide more protection, and I think they are just as much better economically.”

Reactions by Greenland’s legislative assembly members and residents say it’s unlikely that erupts anger over the Trump administration’s attempt to annex the vast Arctic island. Danish Prime Minister Mette Fredericksen pushed back Vance’s claim that Denmark was not sufficient to defend in the Arctic Circle, calling her country a “good and strong ally.”

Greenland MP on Thursday I agreed to form a new governmentunite to resist Trump’s overture. Four of the five parties elected to Greenland Parliament earlier this month agreed to form a coalition with 23 of the 31 seats in Parliament.

The next day, Denmark’s Frederick XX posted on Facebook. “We live in a changed reality. I have no doubt that my love for Greenland and my connection with the people of Greenland are unharmed.”

Hundreds of protesters demonstrated several lifting signs on Saturday outside the US embassy in Copenhagen, the Danish capital, saying “backoff, USA.” Danish broadcasting station TV2 reported this.

Greenland’s National Dog Type – Even Avannaata Qimussersu was not kicked off on Saturday with around 37 mashers and 444 dogs. The vice president’s wife, Usha Vance, was scheduled to attend a race where her husband opted out when she decided to take a trip and visit the military base in her place.

Løkke Rasmussen reminded viewers of the 1951 defense agreement between Denmark and the United States in his video. Since 1945, the presence of American forces in Greenland has diminished from thousands of soldiers across 17 bases and facilities on the island to remote Pitafik Space Stations in the northwest, with around 200 soldiers today.

The 1951 agreement “provides ample opportunities for the United States to have a stronger military presence in Greenland,” the Foreign Minister said. “If that’s what you want, let’s discuss it.”

Løkke Rasmussen added that Denmark has increased its own investment in Arctic defense. In January, Denmark announced 14.6 billion Danish cloners (US$2.1 billion) for Arctic security covering three new naval vessels, long-range drones and satellites.