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Trump's Greenland Statehood Bid Sparks Backlash and Concerns

1/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing plans to make Greenland the 51st U.S. state.
Investments in KoBold Metals come from Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Sam Altman.
The investments raise concerns about exploiting Greenland's resources without regard for its citizens or environment.
Greenlanders oppose U.S. control, with 85% rejecting annexation, while Trump frames the issue as essential to U.S. security.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing plans to make Greenland the 51st U.S. state.
Investments in KoBold Metals come from Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Sam Altman.
The investments raise concerns about exploiting Greenland's resources without regard for its citizens or environment.
Greenlanders oppose U.S. control, with 85% rejecting annexation, while Trump frames the issue as essential to U.S. security.