On Friday, President Trump revived his long-running obsession with acquiring Greenland. But he offered a justification so sweeping that it undercuts America’s claim to its own land.
During his Jan. 9 meeting with oil and gas executives at the White House, Trump also briefly addressed the ongoing Greenland debate. “They’ve been very nice to me. I’m a big fan,” he claimed while fielding press questions after the meeting. Then, he gave the logic he believed would justify his plans for occupying Greenland.
