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Trump Hosts Danish Leaders Amid Greenland Acquisition Talks

1/13/2026

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Trump Hosts Diplomats

U.S. President Donald Trump will host Lars Lokke Rasmussen, the Danish Foreign Minister, and Greenlandic counterpart Vivian Motzfeldt for a meeting at the White House with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The meeting follows Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland.
Trump weighs military action against Iran amid protests.
He recently announced a 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran.

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Youngkin Endorses Vance

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin endorsed Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 nomination, aligning with Marco Rubio and suggesting Vance could succeed U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump has avoided definitive comments on candidates, praising Vance and Rubio while stressing focus on current responsibilities.
Vance echoed this, saying he prioritizes his current role over future ambitions.
The Republican Party appears to be coalescing around Vance, with clarity on nomination remaining elusive.

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Trump Hosts Diplomats

U.S. President Donald Trump will host Lars Lokke Rasmussen, the Danish Foreign Minister, and Greenlandic counterpart Vivian Motzfeldt for a meeting at the White House with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The meeting follows Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland.
Trump weighs military action against Iran amid protests.
He recently announced a 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran.

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