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Trump: US Must Own Greenland to Block Russia and China

ReutersJanuary 15, 20261 min3,837 views
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Strategic Importance of Greenland

  • 🎯 Donald Trump states the US must own Greenland to prevent future occupation by Russia or China.
  • ⚠️ He emphasizes that if the US does not secure Greenland, other nations will take control, leading to an undesirable geopolitical neighbor.

Rationale for Ownership

  • 🔑 Trump argues that ownership is crucial for defense, stating, "when we own it, we defend it."
  • 🛡️ He contrasts this with leases, suggesting they are not defended in the same manner.
  • 🗣️ He criticizes past deals, like the one with Iran under Obama, calling them short-term and insufficient for long-term national security.
  • 🌍 The core argument is that countries need ownership, not just temporary agreements, to secure strategic assets.
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