By Admin 
US President Donald Trump has once again reiterated the desire to include Greenland in America. The leaders of Denmark and Greenland have expressed strong objection to Trump’s statements, calling it pressure. Despite warnings from NATO ally Denmark, Trump has clearly said that he is serious about taking control of Greenland and is considering it as a matter of America’s national security.
Greenland is necessary for national security – Trump
While talking to reporters, Donald Trump said that America needs Greenland from the national security point of view. He once again said that the strategic location of Greenland and the mineral resources present there are very important for America. Trump has clearly said that he is serious about taking control of Greenland.
Greenland Prime Minister’s answer – enough is enough now
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen strongly hit back at Trump’s statement. He said, ‘Enough is enough. No pressure, no hint and no fantasy of inclusion in America. He made it clear that talks are possible, but it will happen only according to international law and through the right diplomatic path.
Denmark said- America has no right to occupy
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that America has no right to annex any part of the Danish Empire. He told that Denmark and Greenland are members of NATO and already have a defense agreement with America.
Britain’s support, yet Trump remains adamant
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has supported Denmark, but despite this, Trump did not seem to back down from his stance. He reiterated that Greenland is very important for the security of America, Europe and the ‘Free World’. Starmer said that only Greenland and Denmark can decide the future of Greenland and no third country has the right to interfere in it.
Statement after Venezuela action
This statement of Trump on Greenland has come at a time when America has recently taken military action in Venezuela and arrested President Nicolas Maduro. This has increased fears that America may also take strict steps regarding Greenland in the future.
Controversy increased due to social media post
The controversy escalated further when Katie Miller, wife of Trump’s close advisor Stephen Miller, posted a map of Greenland in the colors of the American flag on social media and wrote ‘soon’ on it. In response, the Danish Ambassador to the US reminded that both countries are allies and Denmark’s territorial integrity should be respected.
Concerns increased after Venezuela action
The statement regarding Greenland has come at a time when America recently took military action in Venezuela and arrested its President Nicolas Maduro. Because of this, it is feared that America may also take strict steps regarding Greenland.
European Union denies Trump’s claim
Trump had claimed that the EU wants America to control Greenland. However, European Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho has rejected this claim outright.