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Mr. Senator, taking over Greenland and the Panama Canal isn't a realistic proposal, is it? It's just a negotiating tactic, isn't it?"
Host Stuart Varney asked him We want to keep good relations with the United States. It's good for both of us. We think it's certainly crucial for Denmark, but also on the other hand there are limits to what you can even take. Even if we're a small country, we still have our limits. This is too much."
Ramus Jarlov, a conservative member of the Danish Parliament, told CNN Trump's comments about Greenland crossed a red line I don't know what he means by that,
Well, it'd be pretty exciting. I mean, if you think about it and we've got a president now that's going to focus on our national security."
Scott initially defended Trump's comments, saying Greenland loves America and Trump!!! Incredible people with an equally awesome reception. They just want to be able to utilize some of the incredible resources that they have and allow themselves, their country, and their kids to flourish."
Donald Trump Jr. wrote on X I'm not going to commit to that,
Trump said in response to a question about possible military force We need Greenland for national security purposes."
The president-elect added We have a clear interest that it's the U.S. that plays a large role in that region, and not, for example, Russia,
The sovereignty of our canal is nonnegotiable and is part of our history of struggle and an irreversible conquest,
To the president, I'll make him a counteroffer. How about if we buy Alaska? And we'll throw in Minnesota and Minneapolis at the same time?"
Let it be clear: The canal belongs to the Panamanians and it will continue to be that way,
according to the New York Times No, I can't assure you on either of those two. But I can say this, we need them for economic security,
Asked at a press conference at his Florida resort whether he could assure the world he would not use military or economic coercion as he tries to gain control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, Trump said ... according to Reuters We are all united and each of us committed for the kingdom of Denmark. From the Danish minority in South Schleswig - which is even situated outside the kingdom - and all the way to Greenland. We belong together."
In his first new year speech, the king said Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State. The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this, and resigned."
Trump reacted to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation in a Truth Social post on Tuesday stating Don Jr. and my Reps landing in Greenland,
The Panama Canal was built for our military,