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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Bgie Areña

Why Does Donald Trump Want Greenland? National Security Claims and Treaty Realities

Donald Trump has repeatedly framed Greenland as central to American defence strategy and the wider Western alliance. (Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP)

Donald Trump has again claimed the United States will bring Greenland under 'operational control' before he leaves the White House in January 2029, telling a friendly broadcaster that a long‑touted prediction about the Arctic territory will prove correct.

The president, speaking to right‑wing channel Real America's Voice, insisted Greenland remained 'incredibly important' to defending the Western Hemisphere and encouraged a host who had bet on the outcome to 'make that bet' again.

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