Again, American president Donald Trump said he is convinced that his country will take control of GreenlandReaffirming its assertion that the 57,000 inhabitants of Danish autonomous territory are on board a potential acquisition.
His comments occurred during a short period of questions and answers with journalists in the Air Force on a Saturday evening while he flew to Miami de Las Vegas.
“I think Greenland, we will get – because it’s really has to do with the freedom of the world. This has nothing to do with the United States, apart from us who can provide freedom, “Trump told journalists on Air Force One this weekend, according to Financial Times.
US President Donald Trump speaks with the press, alongside the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt (R), on board the Air Force One after leaving Las Vegas en route to Miami on January 25, 2025.
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It is a desire that Trump has reiterated since 2016, despite the leaders of Greenland and other Nordic countries Insist on the fact that it is not for sale.
On Monday, France24 reported that the Prime Minister of Denmark puts Frederiksen, had met his regional counterparts during the weekend to discuss “Shared the severity of the situation.”
“The Nordic countries have always held together,” wrote Frederiksen on social networks on Sunday evening, sharing a photo of her organization of a dinner at home with the leaders of Finland, Norway and Sweden.
“And confronted with the new, more unpredictable reality that awaits us, nearby and good alliances and good friendships are increasingly important.”
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Five days before the inauguration of Trump’s January 20, Frederiksen spoke on the phone with the president – a call that was described as “controversial” and “aggressive” by the New York Times, which spoke to anonymous European officials who were informed of the 45 -minute telephone call.
The sources have declared to the point of sale that Frederiksen “had made various suggestions for cooperation on military and economic issues, but insisted that Greenland, which already houses an important American base, was not for saleAnd that it belonged to Greenland to determine his own fate.
And, last week, the Danish politician Anders VistiSen published a strong public message to Trump while speaking in the European Parliament, who finally landed him in difficulty for Tell the president of “F – K off”.
“Dear President Trump, listen very carefully,” said Vistisen on January 21. “Greenland has been part of the Danish kingdom for 800 years. It is an integrated part of our country. It is not for sale.
“Let me say it with words that you might understand,” he continued. “Mr. Trump, F – K off!
The same day, the Prime Minister of Greenland Mute Edege insisted that the Greenlanders “do not want to be American”.
“We are Greenlanders. We don’t want to be Americans. We don’t want to be Danish either. The future of Greenland will be decided by Greenland. Our country and our people will decide what will happen to Greenland. »»
Under a 2009 agreement with Denmark, Greenland can only declare independence after a successful referendum – which, according to Egede, could be held in tandem with the next legislative elections of the island in April.
Earlier this month, Trump said he wouldn’t exclude Use of force or economic pressure To make Greenland part of the United States. Trump said it was a question of national security for the United States, a country that already has the only military base in the territory, in the northern part of the island.
A former Danish ambassador to the United States, Friis Arne Petersen, told the French newspaper Le Figaro that “Europe, Greenland and the rest of the world Must make Donald Trump’s statements very seriouslyBecause they were carefully prepared. »»
“The terms used and their context have left no room for interpretation,” said Petersen, adding that he believed that Trump’s interest in buying Greenland during his first presidency was more commercial, but his interest Recent shows a transition to security concerns.
During the flight on Saturday, Trump also made some of his most extensive comments on his recent suggestions that Canada could be part of the United States
“I love Canada,” he said. “I have so many friends in Canada. And they love us, and they love me. But Canada has been enjoying the United States for years, and we are not going to happen. »»
He suggested that the United States Losing hundreds of millions a year against Canada In trade deficits while Canada is “almost 90% of their activities with the United States”.
“I don’t want to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to support the country unless this country is a state. And, if it is a state, the people of Canada will pay a much lower tax. »»
He said Canadians would not also have military problems, they would be much safer in every way, and I think it’s a good thing for Canada. “”
“I consider him, honestly, a country that should be a state,” he said. “Then they will get much better treatment, much better care and much lower taxes and they will be much safer.”
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–With Global News’ Katie Scott and Associated Press files
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