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Trump's Greenland Pursuit: 'The Planet is a Monopoly'

Published January 18, 2026, 07:15
Trump's Greenland Pursuit: 'The Planet is a Monopoly'

Donald Trump has once again expressed his desire to purchase Greenland, framing it as a strategic necessity due to the growing presence of Russia and China in the region. He argued that Greenland has minimal defense, limited to dog sleds, and that the US could protect it better. This move could jeopardize NATO stability, as Greenland belongs to Denmark, a member of the alliance. Trump had previously considered buying Greenland's residents. Trump's behavior comes amid heightened tensions and threats towards various countries, including Venezuela, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, and Iran, and is seen as undermining international law.