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    Home / News / World News / Trump claims Greenland residents want to be part of US 
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    Trump claims Greenland residents want to be part of US 
    Trump's comments came after a fiery phone call with Danish PM

    Trump claims Greenland residents want to be part of US 

    By Snehil Singh
    Jan 27, 2025
    05:09 pm

    What's the story

    United States President Donald Trump has once again reiterated his desire to purchase Greenland, claiming that the island's locals are in favor of it.

    His remarks came after a fiery phone call with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, during which he reportedly issued economic threats to force Denmark to give up its claim over Greenland.

    "I think we're going to have it," Trump said aboard Air Force One, adding that Greenland's 57,000 residents "want to be with us."

    Tense conversation

    Trump's call with Danish PM sparks controversy

    The phone call between Trump and Frederiksen was described by European officials as "horrendous" and like a "cold shower."

    An unnamed source told the Financial Times, "Before, it was hard to take seriously, but I do think it is serious and potentially very dangerous."

    The US president allegedly threatened Denmark, a NATO ally, with tariffs on its exports to the US.

    Firm stance

    Greenland's PM responds to Trump's acquisition claims

    Responding to Trump's claims, Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede had said Greenland is "not for sale" in no uncertain terms.

    However, he said he was open to strengthening ties with the US in areas such as mining.

    Egede had said that the future of Greenland will be decided by its people, without interference from Denmark or the US.

    Political backlash

    Danish lawmakers criticize Trump's assertiveness

    Danish lawmakers have also expressed their disapproval of Trump's aggressive stance.

    Conservative MP Rasmus Jarlov maintained that Denmark wouldn't force its citizens to become Americans against their will.

    "We understand that the US is a powerful country. We are not. It is up to the US how far they will go. But come what may. We are still going to say no," he declared.

    Geopolitical significance

    Greenland's strategic importance and Trump's views on Canada

    Despite its sparse population, Greenland holds immense geopolitical value owing to its rich reserves of rare earth minerals.

    These minerals are critical for national defense and the transition to green energy. It also hosts a large US military base, making the US even more interested in this region.

    Separately, Trump also suggested Canada should become a US state for better treatment and security, saying, "I view it as, honestly, a country that should be a state."

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