Trump Renews Push for US Control of Greenland

President Donald Trump has renewed his push for the United States to gain control over Greenland, emphasizing its strategic importance for national and international security. This move has been met with strong resistance from Greenland's and Denmark's leaders, who view it as an intrusion into their sovereignty. Vice President JD Vance's upcoming visit to Greenland, initially planned as a cultural engagement, has been rebranded with a focus on national security, particularly at the US military base at Pituffik. Russian President Vladimir Putin has noted the US's systematic interest in Greenland, while Danish officials, including Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen, criticized Trump's approach as escalating tensions. The controversy has also impacted scientific collaborations, as seen in the cancellation of a Greenland research session at an Arctic conference in the US. Despite the backlash, Trump remains resolute, stating the US will go as far as necessary to secure Greenland.