In 2019, President Donald Trump suggested buying Greenland for strategy and resources, causing a diplomatic spat. After 2024 reelection, he revived it in 2025, escalating rhetoric by 2026, but no sale has occurred.
In 2019, President Donald Trump suggested buying Greenland for strategy and resources, causing a diplomatic spat. After 2024 reelection, he revived it in 2025, escalating rhetoric by 2026, but no sale has occurred.
Late 20th Century: Shifting Dynamics
Greenland gained home rule in 1979, complicating sales. No further attempts occurred, though U.S. military presence continued.
Late 20th Century: Shifting Dynamics
Greenland gained home rule in 1979, complicating sales. No further attempts occurred, though U.S. military presence continued.
During WWII, the U.S. occupied Greenland for defense. In 1946, President Harry Truman offered $100 million to buy it for security reasons, but Denmark rejected it. A 1951 treaty allowed U.S. bases instead.
During WWII, the U.S. occupied Greenland for defense. In 1946, President Harry Truman offered $100 million to buy it for security reasons, but Denmark rejected it. A 1951 treaty allowed U.S. bases instead.
In 1910, under President William Taft, Ambassador Maurice Egan suggested a territorial exchange involving the Philippines, Germany, and Denmark to obtain Greenland. The complex plan never advanced
In 1910, under President William Taft, Ambassador Maurice Egan suggested a territorial exchange involving the Philippines, Germany, and Denmark to obtain Greenland. The complex plan never advanced
In 1867–1868, during President Andrew Johnson's administration, Secretary of State William Seward explored acquiring Greenland from Denmark. He commissioned a survey highlighting resources like fisheries and minerals
In 1867–1868, during President Andrew Johnson's administration, Secretary of State William Seward explored acquiring Greenland from Denmark. He commissioned a survey highlighting resources like fisheries and minerals
Trump just got 50 million barrels, which could be worth approximately $2.8-3 billion if sold on the market from Venezuela or 45 days of their current production.
Trump just got 50 million barrels, which could be worth approximately $2.8-3 billion if sold on the market from Venezuela or 45 days of their current production.
Europe has no significant ability to properly patrol the country and assert control of the shipping lanes.
Europe has no significant ability to properly patrol the country and assert control of the shipping lanes.
Shipping lanes and airbases yes
Shipping lanes and airbases yes
It was critical during WW2.
It was critical during WW2.