Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt described diplomatic talks with the US on Saturday as "positive," though she said the fate of the autonomous territory under Denmark remains uncertain as US President Donald Trump continues to reiterate his desire to have it for the US, citing national security interests. Although the US military has the freedom to establish and operate bases freely in Greenland thanks to a 1951 treaty, Trump has insisted he can only protect the territory if the US truly possesses it, calling it a "psychologically important" step. Standing on the world stage, Trump made the case for the US to be given ownership of the territory, though he did back away from maximalist threats of potential US military action to make sure that vision becomes a reality.
Author: Jon Shelton
Published at: 2026-02-07 20:18:00
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