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Trump Renews Calls For U.S. Control Of Greenland And Panama

Homes are illuminated after the sunset in Tasiilaq, Greenland, Friday Aug. 16, 2019.(AP Photo/Felipe Dana, File)

President-elect Donald Trump has once again expressed interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark, citing national security and global freedom as reasons for the potential purchase. This move follows his previous unsuccessful attempts during his first term in office. Greenland, the world's largest island, is predominantly covered by an ice sheet and hosts a significant U.S. military presence.

In addition to his renewed interest in Greenland, Trump has also made controversial remarks regarding the Panama Canal and Canada. He suggested that the U.S. could reclaim control of the Panama Canal due to rising shipping costs and hinted at the possibility of Canada becoming the 51st state of the U.S.

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