Trump, Greenland and Americans
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U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened Greenland and says Washington must take control of the strategically located island
Trump allies have cited the island's continued role in missile defense infrastructure, accusing Denmark of leaving it vulnerable to potential Russian and Chinese influence.
The territory and the European bloc are trying to see off the US president, who has said control of Greenland is essential to national security
President Donald Trump has for years had his eyes set on the island, which he has repeatedly threatened to annex. Why?
The Danish territory is largely uninhabited, but the president wants to make it part of the U.S. because of its strategic location and rich natural resources.
Countries worldwide have eyes on Greenland for its natural resources, but the island only has one fully operational mine. We visited to find out why.
Political figures in Greenland have categorically dismissed President Donald Trump's continued efforts for the U.S. to take control of the island, maintaining that Greenland's future must be determined by its own citizens.
Greenland's parliament will bring forward a meeting to discuss its response to U.S. threats to take control of the Arctic island, the leaders of the five political parties in