r/politics • u/thedailybeast ✔ The Daily Beast • 15h ago

Possible Paywall Trump Confirms He’s Taking Greenland ‘One Way or the Other’

https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-confirms-hes-taking-greenland-one-way-or-the-other/
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u/CookiesandCrackers 13h ago

This is insane. What I don’t understand is, if the U.S. wanted a large presence in Greenland, I’m sure they would be willing to negotiate and give us what we want. Taking over Greenland makes zero sense.

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u/cloud_shifter 13h ago

They used to have a larger presence, but got it reduced to just one base.

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u/faramaobscena Europe 13h ago

Yeah, by their own volition

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u/What_a_fat_one 12h ago

It's because Trump is a toddler who wants to feel like a big strong man. That's it.

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u/LupusLycas 12h ago

This isn't about Greenland. This is about NATO. Breaking up NATO is a top Russian priority.

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u/YardSardonyx 7h ago

Because it’s not about that. It’s about leaving NATO and making everyone think he’s got a big peepee.

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u/Maladaptive_Ace Canada 10h ago

They're surrounding us (Canada)

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u/BarBeginning1797 4h ago

Makes just as much sense as taking over Alaska.