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Greenland will not accept a US takeover under “any circumstance” and demanded NATO insure its defense Monday amid President Trump’s desire to acquire the autonomous territory of Denmark.
“The United States has once again reiterated its desire to take over Greenland. This is something the government coalition in Greenland cannot accept under any circumstances,” read a statement released by Greenland’s prime minister’s office.
“Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark,” the statement, obtained by multiple outlets, continued. “As a part of the Realm, Greenland is a member of NATO, and the defense of Greenland must therefore be insured through NATO.”
Denmark’s PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen issued a statement calling on NATO to for protection from the US. AP
President Trump has spoken about acquiring Greenland from Denmark. APTrump, who has set his sights on Greenland for years, told reporters last week that he plans to make a deal for the US to take over Greenland – for national security purposes – one way or another.
“We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not because if we don’t do it, Russia or China will take over Greenland and we’re not going to have Russia or China as a neighbor,” Trump said.
“I would like to make a deal the easy way, but if we don’t do it the easy way, we’re going to do it the hard way. And I am a fan of Denmark,” the president added.
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