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Ambassador Says Trump’s Greenland Threats Mere Rhetoric

6/5/2026

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Ambassador Andrew Puzder told European officials at the Brussels Economic Security Forum that President Donald Trump never threatened to invade Greenland.
Ambassador Andrew Puzder urged officials to focus on coffee instead of talk about Greenland.
President Donald Trump has floated annexing Greenland during his second term, without ruling out military force.
Ambassador Andrew Puzder said the president’s remarks highlight Greenland’s strategic importance and should not be taken seriously.

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Ambassador Andrew Puzder told European officials at the Brussels Economic Security Forum that President Donald Trump never threatened to invade Greenland.
Ambassador Andrew Puzder urged officials to focus on coffee instead of talk about Greenland.
President Donald Trump has floated annexing Greenland during his second term, without ruling out military force.
Ambassador Andrew Puzder said the president’s remarks highlight Greenland’s strategic importance and should not be taken seriously.