Trump threatens the military: does he really want to take over Greenland?

Trump threatens the military: does he really want to take over Greenland?

Nuuk, Grönland - A storm of outrage brides! The designated US President Donald Trump has again confirmed his controversial plans to take over Greenland. In a press conference at his luxurious Mar-A-Lago in Florida, Trump explained that the Greenland island was of crucial importance for the US national security. But what is really behind this daring advance?

The answer is simple: Greenland, the largest island in the world, is not only geographically strategically located, but also rich in valuable raw materials. Trump, who was introduced to office on January 20, left no doubt that he is willing to use military or economic means to achieve his goal. Greenland, which covered 80 percent of its area with snow and over 3,000 kilometers from Washington, D.C. is removed, the focus of US politics could soon be.

Greenland's status and its importance

Greenland lies between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic and is geographically part of North America. With around 56,000 inhabitants, mainly indigenous Inuit, the island has an eventful history. Greenland has been a self -managed area since 1979, but has the right to independence that has existed since 2009. The Greenland Prime Minister Mute Eggede has already made it clear: "Greenland is not for sale!"

The Danish government reacted to Trump's threats with a massive increase in defense spending in Greenland by $ 1.5 billion. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen emphasized that "Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders", while Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said that the island had no ambition to become a state of the United States.

Why Trump Greenland wants

Trump is not the first US president to have an eye on Greenland. As early as 1946, President Harry S. Truman offered $ 100 million for the island - an offer that Denmark rejected. Greenland offers the shortest way from North America to Europe and is therefore a strategic advantage for US military presence. In addition, the island is rich in rare earths that are essential for the high-tech industry.

The United States has a strong interest in expanding its military presence in Greenland, in particular by placing radar systems in the waters, the Greenland, Iceland and the United Kingdom. These waters are crucial to monitor Russian and Chinese ships. However, despite these strategic advantages, the Greenland population remains skeptical about the possible exploitation of their resources.

The world reacts to Trump's provocative statements. The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sharply rejected Trump's ideas and emphasized that "limits should not be shifted by violence". The French Foreign Minister also commented concerns about the recent statements from the United States. The international community observes the developments with eyes.

And while Donald Trump visits Jr. as a "private citizen" Greenland, the question remains: Will Greenland really become part of the United States? The answer to this could change the geopolitical landscape forever!

-transmitted by West-Ost-Medien