Trump Wants to Buy Greenland

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Donald Trump, on the Truth Social platform, referred to Greenland as a territory essential for ensuring U.S. national security and global freedom. During his presidency, he proposed purchasing Greenland from Denmark. However, the Danish government rejected his offer, calling it "absurd." Consequently, Trump canceled his planned official visit to Denmark.

Trump Wants to Buy Greenland
Greenland's Prime Minister, Mute Egede, strongly responded to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's remarks about the necessity of U.S. control over Greenland. In a statement on December 23, Egede emphasized, "Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland." He added, "We are not for sale and will never be for sale," stressing the importance of preserving their long struggle for freedom.

The idea of purchasing Greenland was first proposed in 1867 by U.S. Secretary of State William Henry Seward, who at the time successfully acquired Alaska from Russia.

In addition to Greenland, Donald Trump also commented on the need to control the Panama Canal. He criticized Panama's "ridiculously high tariffs" for using the canal and threatened to demand its return under U.S. control. Trump described the canal as "crucial for America's economy and national security."

In response, Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino stated that the canal "will always remain the property of Panama." He emphasized that China has no direct or indirect control over the canal and expressed hope for respectful relations with the new U.S. administration.

In turn, Trump posted an image on his social media featuring the U.S. flag with the caption, "United States Canal."

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