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Trump would not seize Greenland by force—Lord Mandelson
(MENAFN) Lord Mandelson has downplayed speculation that U.S. President Donald Trump might attempt to take Greenland through military action, saying he does not believe Trump would “land on Greenland and take it by force.”
The former British envoy to Washington remarked that while he respects Trump’s blunt style in negotiations, the president is not reckless, and advisers would caution him that such a move could pose serious risks to America’s national interests.
Trump has renewed his focus on Greenland during his second term, insisting that the U.S. must “own” the island to prevent Russia and China from gaining influence there. Both Denmark and Greenland have rejected the idea, stressing the territory is not for sale. Danish officeals have warned that any military attempt would effectively destroy NATO.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet Danish officials next week to discuss the issue. Meanwhile, polling in Denmark suggests that more than a third of citizens believe Trump’s administration could attempt an invasion.
Speaking in a televised interview, Mandelson reiterated, “He's not going to do that [use military action to take Greenland]. I don't know, but I'm offering my best judgement as somebody who's observed him at fairly close quarters.”
Greenland’s strategic position between North America and the Arctic makes it valuable for missile detection and maritime surveillance. Trump has repeatedly argued the island is essential for U.S. security, claiming without evidence that it is “covered with Russian and Chinese ships all over the place.” His renewed interest followed a U.S. commando raid in Caracas last week that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, leaving dozens dead.
The former British envoy to Washington remarked that while he respects Trump’s blunt style in negotiations, the president is not reckless, and advisers would caution him that such a move could pose serious risks to America’s national interests.
Trump has renewed his focus on Greenland during his second term, insisting that the U.S. must “own” the island to prevent Russia and China from gaining influence there. Both Denmark and Greenland have rejected the idea, stressing the territory is not for sale. Danish officeals have warned that any military attempt would effectively destroy NATO.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet Danish officials next week to discuss the issue. Meanwhile, polling in Denmark suggests that more than a third of citizens believe Trump’s administration could attempt an invasion.
Speaking in a televised interview, Mandelson reiterated, “He's not going to do that [use military action to take Greenland]. I don't know, but I'm offering my best judgement as somebody who's observed him at fairly close quarters.”
Greenland’s strategic position between North America and the Arctic makes it valuable for missile detection and maritime surveillance. Trump has repeatedly argued the island is essential for U.S. security, claiming without evidence that it is “covered with Russian and Chinese ships all over the place.” His renewed interest followed a U.S. commando raid in Caracas last week that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, leaving dozens dead.
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