US EditionLeavitt: Diplomacy ‘always’ Trump’s first option on acquiring Greenland
The White House links Greenland talks to countering Russia and China in the Arctic while affirming U.S. commitment to NATO, with diplomacy as the first option.
- On Jan 7, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump remains committed to NATO while diplomacy is his first option amid Greenland talks.
- Background: Greenland is connected to Denmark and considered part of NATO, making any U.S. approach diplomatically sensitive with allies tied through Denmark.
- At a White House briefing, Karoline Leavitt told reporters `All options are always on the table for President Trump,` and she said she had not heard him question Denmark's claim to Greenland.
- Critics say President Trump's pursuit of Greenland for its mineral resources and refusal to rule out force has raised tensions with NATO allies and Denmark.
- The White House says acquiring Greenland would give the United States more control over the Arctic region and help deter Russia and China, shaping its strategic posture.
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Trump acquiring Greenland is just a fantasy — it simply cannot be done
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Greenland Move Seen As Trump Effort To Block China’s Arctic Reach
President Donald Trump has renewed discussions about acquiring Greenland as part of a broader strategy to counter China’s growing influence in the Arctic, according to analysts. As melting ice opens new shipping lanes, the region is emerging as a key front in global trade and military competition.The White House confirmed that the administration is actively assessing the feasibility of purchasing Greenland from Denmark, citing historical precede…
Epstein's 'best pal' Mandelson defends Trump’s Greenland colonialism plan
In a move that’s shocked no one, the thrice-disgraced Peter Mandelson has slithered out of obscurity to defend Donald Trump. Specifically, he’s defending Trump’s plan to add new colonies to the US empire – namely Greenland: Quick, one of the most dishonest, corrupt and disliked politicians speaks…. The fact Mandy held so much influence over this Labour govs plans should have told people everything they needed to know about McSweeny and Starmers…
Trump 'heading for disaster' but has 'addiction to control' that feeds on 'drama': expert
A series of "manic" choices show how Donald Trump has "no respect" for diplomacy, a political analyst has suggested. The president's recent actions in Venezuela and Greenland were criticised by Chris Hughes, who suggested Trump's actions could have major implications for the UK, Russia, and beyond. Writing in The Mirror, defence and security editor Hughes suggested "attention" is more important to the president than peace and "diplomatic norms".…
But the White House warns: "All options are on the table" - France, Germany and Poland.
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