‘One way or the other’: Donald Trump reiterates push to acquire Greenland, cites Russia and China threat in the Arctic

United States President Donald Trump today reiterated that the United States will have to take over Greenland, citing Russia and China threats in the Arctic region. He insisted that the US needs to acquire Greenland, or else Russia or China may establish control of the territory.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “If we don’t take Greenland, Russia or China will.” He reaffirmed that he will not let Russia or China acquire Greenland. He said, “And I’m not letting that happen.”

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An autonomous territory of Denmark, Greenland holds immense strategic significance due to its location in the Arctic and its proximity to emerging shipping routes and military corridors.

‘Greenland should offer a deal,’ says Trump

By hook or crook, Trump sounds determined to take over Greenland as he told reporters that the outcome was inevitable. He told reporters, “One way or the other, we are going to have Greenland.” In response to the question about any negotiated agreement, Trump said, “I would love to make a deal with them. It’s easier.”
However, he clarified that Greenland should be the one to make the potential deal. He said, “I haven’t done that, but Greenland should make the deal,” he said.

On the question of whether the US is planning any military action on Greenland, the US President asserted that the US is only interested in absolute acquisition. “We’re talking about acquiring, not leasing, not having it short-term. We’re talking about acquiring,” he said.

Undermining the defence forces of Greenland, Trump said, “Basically, their defence is two dog sleds.” He contrasted that with the deployment of Russian and Chinese destroyers and submarines across the region. There has been a significant rise in Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic territory recently, raising concerns about its security.