In the wake of a decisive U.S. operation in Venezuela that resulted in the ousting of Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump has renewed America’s focus on the strategic importance of Greenland. The White House has made clear that securing Greenland — whether
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to use military force regarding Greenland, following comments from Trump and senior administration officials highlighting the island’s strategic importance to U.S. national security. Gallego announced the legislative effort
On Sunday evening, President Donald Trump announced he is tapping Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) to serve as U.S. special envoy to Greenland, asserting that the island is key to national security. “I am pleased to announce that I am appointing the GREAT Governor
Over the weekend, Greenland officials strongly pushed back against President Trump’s plan to purchase the country. Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said Sunday that comments from U.S. officials about the Arctic island have been disrespectful and that the island cannot be purchased,
President-elect Trump ramped up his calls for the U.S. to take ownership of Greenland in an amusing social media post on Monday. Trump’s message comes as his son Don Jr. is personally traveling to Greenland on Tuesday but is not expected to meet with
President-elect Donald Trump suggested the United States should purchase Greenland after appointing PayPal co-founder Ken Howery as his U.S. ambassador to Denmark. “For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is
