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Trump’s Quirky Greenland Obsession: What Was He Thinking?
Denmark has rejected the idea, deeming it “absurd.” Still, the episode begs a closer look: Why was Trump so captivated by Greenland, and what does this tell us about his presidency?
Trump’s Quirky Greenland Obsession: What Was He Thinking?
Of all the eyebrow-raising moments from Donald Trump’s impending presidency, his apparent fixation on buying Greenland might top the list.
In 2019, during his first administration, reports surfaced that Trump had floated the idea of acquiring the massive, ice-covered island. While many dismissed it as a joke, Trump later confirmed his interest, calling it “a large real estate deal.” Denmark, which oversees Greenland as an autonomous territory, promptly shut the idea down, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen deeming it “absurd.” Still, the episode begs a closer look: Why was Trump so captivated by Greenland, and what does this tell us about his presidency?
Greenland’s Appeal
Greenland isn’t just any patch of land — it’s a strategically vital and resource-rich territory. Here’s what might have sparked Trump’s interest:
