UK Foreign Secretary Dismisses Trump's Greenland Threats

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has dismissed Donald Trump's threats to seize Greenland and the Panama Canal as 'classic' Trump rhetoric, emphasizing that such actions are unlikely to happen. Lammy noted that Trump's provocative comments reflect his concerns about national security and economic issues regarding Russia and China in the Arctic, but he does not believe Trump will act militarily. He affirmed that no NATO allies have engaged in war since the alliance's inception and expressed reluctance to criticize the US, stating, 'I'm not in the business of condemning our closest ally.' Lammy's remarks come amid condemnation from France and Germany regarding Trump's comments, highlighting the differing approaches in international diplomacy. He emphasized that the future of Greenland should be determined by its own people, while also acknowledging the serious economic issues at play behind Trump's statements.