Former NATO Commander Backs Trump's Greenland Plan

Former NATO supreme allied commander James Stavridis has expressed support for President-elect Donald Trump's interest in Greenland, labeling it as a 'strategic goldmine' for the United States due to its geographic importance and natural resources. While Republicans like JD Vance argue that Greenland should be secured and its resources utilized without military force, they acknowledge the island's desire for self-determination. Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Egede has stated that while the island is not for sale, it is open to business discussions, emphasizing the need for cooperation. Trump has long expressed ambitions to acquire Greenland, a notion that some critics dismiss as unrealistic. However, Stavridis insists that collaboration could yield significant economic benefits while countering Russian and Chinese influence in the region. Egede's remarks suggest a willingness to engage in dialogue about the future of Greenland as an autonomous entity rather than a U.S. territory.