Greenland May NOT Be For Sale, But Denmark Has A SURPRISING Offer For The U.S.!

By Lisa Pelgin | Sunday, 12 January 2025 09:30 AM
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In a recent turn of events, Danish officials have privately communicated their willingness to negotiate an increase in U.S. military presence in Greenland, aiming to enhance the island's security.

This move comes in response to the Trump administration's heightened interest in the strategically significant island.

According to The Post Millennial, President Trump has indicated that the U.S.'s interest in Greenland is so substantial that he would not dismiss the possibility of using military or economic pressure to gain control over the island. The Danish government, which has consistently maintained that Greenland is not for sale, is reportedly attempting to placate Trump's security concerns by suggesting an expansion of U.S. operations on the island, rather than ceding it.

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Denmark, viewed as one of the staunchest allies of the United States within the European Union, has surprised some with this move. A diplomat revealed to the outlet that the Danish government is keen on maintaining its cordial relations with the U.S., hence the willingness to negotiate.

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Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte Egede, following a meeting with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, asserted the island's autonomy. "Greenland is for the Greenlandic people. We do not want to be Danish, we do not want to be American. We want to be Greenlandic," Egede declared to the press.

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Despite Denmark's firm stance that Greenland is not for sale, the government has expressed its readiness to discuss any other U.S. request regarding the island, as reported by Axios. A U.S. military base has been stationed in Greenland for quite some time, and a 1951 agreement between the U.S. and Denmark outlines the conditions for defending the island.

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However, a Politico report suggests that a purchase of the island is not entirely off the table. Alex Gray, the National Security Council chief of staff for Trump's first term, stated, "There are tons of variations in terms of what is administered by the Interior Department. It’s not a one-size fits all and we have precedent for doing a lot of options." This sentiment is echoed by many within Trump's circle, who still believe that a deal for a purchase can be reached.

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While the future of Greenland remains uncertain, the island's strategic significance and the potential for increased U.S. military presence continue to be focal points in these discussions. The Danish government's willingness to negotiate, coupled with the Trump administration's persistent interest, suggests that the geopolitical landscape may be on the brink of significant change.

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