"But it is Trump, whose very bombastic language bordering on direct threats and intimidation, is threatening the fact to another ally by saying 'I will control or annex the territory.'"
"U.S. military is always an option."
"The leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom joined Frederiksen in a statement Tuesday reaffirming that the mineral-rich island "belongs to its people.""
The United States has reiterated interest in acquiring Greenland, citing its strategic importance amid perceived threats from China and Russia in the Arctic. The White House said the "U.S. military is always an option," and President Trump said control of the island is necessary for U.S. security. Denmark and Greenland have requested a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address the claims. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned a U.S. takeover would undermine NATO. Several European leaders reaffirmed that Greenland belongs to its people, defending Danish sovereignty over the self-governing territory.
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