Greenland, Donald Trump and Republicans
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President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to take Greenland, which has received extra weight after the capture of Maduro in Venezuela. Why?
President Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland fits into a long, little-known pattern in U.S. history, since American leaders have long seen Greenland as a strategic asset.
Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill are arguing that President Donald Trump's threats of military intervention to take Greenland are just posturing as he seeks a deal with Denmark. Democrats and some Republicans warn that the remarks are doing damage to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization alliance.
The White House has said that 'utilising the US military is always an option at the commander-in-chief's disposal'
The White House said it is considering a range of options to acquire the Arctic territory, including using the military.
President Donald Trump remains committed to the NATO alliance even as he and his national security team are holding active discussions about a U.S. purchase of Greenland, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday.
Canadian leaders reportedly plan Greenland visit in February amid growing international tensions over President Donald Trump's annexation comments.
A German government source told the Reuters news agency that Berlin was 'closely working together' with other allies.