Did you hear? The US is stirring up Arctic vibes this week with a bold (and kinda wild) idea: buying Greenland. 🌍🇺🇸
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said earlier this week that President Trump sees Greenland as a national security priority and is exploring a range of options, from deals to … using the US military. Talk about dramatic plot twists! 👀
Trump's special envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry, told CNBC that the move is about keeping the Arctic safe from rivals. When asked if NATO should handle security, he replied, "I think we should ask the Greenlanders." He also hinted at economic perks and trade ties, saying the US has more to offer than Europe. 💼✨
Europe Unites Around Greenland
Unsurprisingly, European leaders – from France, Britain, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain to Denmark – issued a joint statement: "Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide…" Canada and the Netherlands joined the chorus. 🇪🇺🤝🇨🇦
The statement stressed that Arctic security is a team sport under NATO. Nordic foreign ministers (Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark) echoed the message, promising more Arctic investments in consultation with allies. 💪❄️
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk even warned, "No member should attack or threaten another member of NATO. Otherwise, NATO would lose its meaning." 💬
What’s next? Will Greenlanders weigh in on the US proposal? Stay tuned for the latest on this high-stakes Arctic saga! 🔍
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U.S. ambitions collide with European defenses after Greenland move
cgtn.com
