Trump Reasserts Interest in Acquiring Greenland

President Donald Trump has reiterated his ambition to acquire Greenland, suggesting that military force, though not preferred, remains on the table. This stance follows Vice President JD Vance's visit to Greenland, where he criticized Denmark's handling of the region and suggested that Greenland could benefit from closer ties with the US. Danish and Greenlandic officials, including Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, have strongly rejected these overtures, emphasizing Greenland's right to self-determination. The Danish foreign minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, condemned the tone of US communications, stressing the importance of respectful dialogue between allies. The issue has sparked international concern, highlighting geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, where both Russia and China are also vying for influence. Fox News host Jesse Watters controversially suggested that the US might need to 'burn bridges' with Denmark to secure Greenland, citing historical precedent.