Former Danish minister Tom Hyem believes President Trump's ongoing interest in acquiring Greenland is positive for defense but may conflict with Britain's historical claims. The 1917 treaty between the U.S. and Denmark outlined U.S. purchase of the Virgin Islands in exchange for recognizing Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland. The treaty, supported by Britain, implies that if Denmark ever considered selling Greenland, Britain could stake a claim first. Despite Danish officials’ insistence that Greenland is not for sale, Trump continues to express interest, raising questions about diplomatic precedents from the past.
"I do not know why President Trump's civil servants have not shown him the document that his predecessor President Wilson signed that says Greenland has been, and will always be, Danish."
"The idea was that if Denmark ever got the stupid idea to sell Greenland, then United Kingdom had the right of first refusal."
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