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Trump's Greenland Plan Faces Strong Local and European Backlash

1/10/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump reiterates a plan to acquire Greenland, citing national security concerns about Russian and Chinese activity in its waters.
Greenland's largest labor union leader Jess Berthelsen says there is no evidence of foreign ships in Greenland's waters.
Polls indicate that 84% of Greenlanders support independence.
European leaders back Greenland's right to self-determination and reject U.S. threats of military intervention.

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U.S. President Donald Trump reiterates a plan to acquire Greenland, citing national security concerns about Russian and Chinese activity in its waters.
Greenland's largest labor union leader Jess Berthelsen says there is no evidence of foreign ships in Greenland's waters.
Polls indicate that 84% of Greenlanders support independence.
European leaders back Greenland's right to self-determination and reject U.S. threats of military intervention.