According to TV2, during its coverage of the press conference held by Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House in Washington, Donald Trump emphasized the need to reach an agreement on Greenland. He argued that it had been said that such an agreement with Denmark was impossible because Denmark was too far away and had nothing to do in Greenland: “We’re going to have to make a deal about this. And Denmark can’t do it, they’re too far away and they really don’t have anything to do there.” He continued, “A ship has been docked there for 200 years or so, and they (Denmark) say they have rights to it. I don’t know if that’s true. I don’t think so, actually,” according to Trump.
Trump added that the United States had been in contact with both Denmark and Greenland regarding this issue.
Trump: More US troops may arrive in Greenland
According to TV2, Trump stated that more troops might arrive in Greenland.
At a press conference on Thursday, Trump said the United States already has several bases and a number of troops in Greenland. More troops may come, Trump suggested: ”We have a number of troops there, and we may see more and more troops going there. I don’t know, what do you think about that, Pete?” Trump said, apparently addressing U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Before Hegseth could respond, Trump quickly interrupted, saying, “You don’t have to answer that.“
It is worth noting that Greenland can gain its independence if a majority of Greenland’s population votes in favor of independence from the Commonwealth of the Kingdom of Denmark, which includes Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. If the referendum on independence ends with a majority in favor, the Danish parliament must give its approval.
