'Going to do it the hard way': Trump vows action on Greenland; cites risk of Russia, China taking over
President Trump declared the US will secure Greenland, "the easy way or the hard way," to counter Russian and Chinese influence. He emphasised the island's strategic value, suggesting ownership ensures defense. The administration is reportedly considering direct cash payments to residents and a Compact of Free Association, though Greenlanders favor independence over US annexation.
President Trump declared the US will secure Greenland, "the easy way or the hard way," to counter Russian and Chinese influence. He emphasised the island's strategic value, suggesting ownership ensures defense. The administration is reportedly considering direct cash payments to residents and a Compact of Free Association, though Greenlanders favor independence over US annexation.
