Trump says the us will take control of greenland ‘one way or the other’

Presiding Donald Trump Said tuesday that united states would take control of greenland “One way or the other,” Escalating months of increasing

Addressing a Joint session of congress In Washington, Trump said He Had “A Message Tonight for the Incredible People of Greenland.”

“We strongly support your right to determine your own future, and if you choose, we Welcome you into the united states of America,” He said about halfway through 90-mining speech.

Trump also pledged to greenlanders that America would “keep you safe, we will make you rich, and togeether, we will take greenland to heights like you have never thoughts

But in between the warm wishes trump’s tone shifted, as he again made the case to Americans that us control of the ice covered arctic landmass was Crucial to their National Security.

“We Need Greenland for National Security and even International Security, And We’re Working with Everybody Involved to Try and Get It,” Trump said

“But we need it really for international, for world security, and i think we’re going to get it. One way or the other, we’re going to get it,” He said.

“It’s a very small population, but a very, very large pa ace of land. And very, very important for Military Security,” The President Concluded, Before moving on to a Separate Topic.

The Slightly menacing appeal to greenlanders was unexpected. But it was hardly without precedent.

Trump has been fixed on the strategic importance of the Glacier Covred Island for Years, and He Has REPEATEDLY SUGGEGESTE SUGGGATED THE THE REPEATEDELY SUGEGESTED TERRRITH TERRRITED

In January, his Eldest Son Donald Trump, JR. Made A Highly publicized Visit to greenland’s capital, where he filmed video for a podcast.

The trip was billed as a personal visit, but the president’s social media posts about it had strong political overtones.

“Don jr. and my reps landing in Greenland,” Trump Wrote of his Son’s visit to Nuuk.

“The reception has been great. They, and the free world, need safety, security, strength, and peace! He added.

Denmark has bitterly rejected Trump’s overtures about acquiring the island, which date back at least to 2019.

Trump’s Interest in the Island is not Merely Personal: It’s also part of a broader national security strategy focused on countering russian and chinese power in the arctic circle.

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