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Donald Trump had a chilling three-word response when questioned about how far he is willing to go in his pursuit of Greenland.
Trump has been ruffling the feathers of his European allies by not backing down on his stance regarding the Danish territory.
Despite being opposed by allies such as the UK, France, and Germany, the US doesn't seem to be backing off.
In a recent White House press briefing, President Donald Trump offered a cryptic response when questioned about his intentions for acquiring Greenland, sparking further speculation on his bold claims regarding the Arctic island, per the New York Post.
When asked about how far he’s willing to go to make Greenland part of the United States, Trump’s answer was simple, yet chilling: “You’ll find out.”
Trump has made no secret of his strong belief that U.S. ownership of Greenland is essential for national security, especially as the U.S. aims to confront growing threats from Russia and China.
His comments about the island have raised alarms, particularly given the strategic military positioning that Greenland offers.
Trump’s push to acquire Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark, has been met with criticism from various quarters, with some fearing the potential for a military conflict over the island.
There are concerns that such a move could destabilize NATO and potentially harm international relations. However, the president remains steadfast in his view.
“We have a lot of meeting scheduled on Greenland,” Trump remarked, referring to his upcoming trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
“And I think things are going to work out pretty well.” He also emphasized that, “I think something’s going to happen that’s going to be very good for everybody.”
Despite growing tension, Trump was confident that his vision for Greenland would ultimately benefit all parties involved. “Nobody’s done more for NATO than I have,” he declared, dismissing concerns about the potential consequences of his actions.
“We’ll work something out where NATO is going to be very happy and we’re going to be very happy,” he continued. “But we need it for security purposes. We need it for national security and even world security. It’s very important.”
Tensions surrounding the Greenland issue have intensified, with Trump threatening tariffs on European allies who oppose his plans for the island.
The diplomatic strain has become more apparent, with Trump’s rhetoric growing more forceful.
The president even reached out to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre via text message, stating: “I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant,” a comment that seemed to reference his frustration over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.
In a response to Trump’s escalating rhetoric, Denmark requested that NATO conduct military exercises in Greenland, underscoring the seriousness of the situation. As part of these preparations, more than 100 Danish combat troops were dispatched to the island earlier this week.
Greenland’s political leadership has firmly rejected the notion of a U.S. takeover. Last week, Greenland’s prime minister publicly stated that the territory “cannot accept under any circumstances” a U.S. annexation.
The prime minister also called on NATO to guarantee Greenland’s defense against any potential U.S. military action.
