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Trump says Greenland should be controlled by the US, not Denmark

Former US President Donald Trump reignites territorial dispute over Greenland ahead of NATO summit

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Donald Trump has restated his long-standing position that Greenland should be under US control rather than Denmark, raising tensions during the NATO summit in Lithuania. Coverage highlights this as a departure from traditional US foreign policy, with Trump’s remarks framed as provocative and potentially destabilizing.

Outlets including *Financial Times*, *The New Republic*, *CNBC*, and *Reuters* report the development, emphasizing its timing amid broader discussions on NATO’s strategic posture. Danish officials have not yet responded publicly, though coverage notes the sensitivity of Greenland’s autonomy status under Danish sovereignty.

Watch for Denmark’s official response, potential reactions from NATO allies, and whether Trump’s comments escalate into broader diplomatic or military posturing. Coverage does not yet specify if other NATO leaders have addressed the issue directly during the summit.

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Quick answers

Has Denmark responded to Trump’s comments?

Coverage does not yet specify a formal response from Danish officials.

Is Greenland’s autonomy at risk?

Greenland remains an autonomous territory under Danish sovereignty; Trump’s remarks revive a 2019-era discussion but do not alter its current legal status.

Will this affect NATO troop deployments?

Trump has linked troop withdrawals to defense spending demands, but coverage does not confirm immediate action or allied reactions.

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