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U.S. Defends Trump's Greenland Acquisition Interests Amid Controversy

1/6/2026

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Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff, defended U.S. President Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland.
He questioned Denmark’s territorial claim over Greenland.
Miller said the United States maintains a formal position supporting the acquisition for security reasons.
Miller concluded that discussions about Greenland’s future would involve the United States and the international community.

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Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff, defended U.S. President Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland.
He questioned Denmark’s territorial claim over Greenland.
Miller said the United States maintains a formal position supporting the acquisition for security reasons.
Miller concluded that discussions about Greenland’s future would involve the United States and the international community.