Trump’s Moves on Greenland Appear to Be Backfiring
The Greenlandic government is calling an upcoming visit by Trump officials “aggressive,” pushing the island further from the United States.
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Greenland's national election will determine control of its parliament, with the ruling Inatsisartut party supporting independence and Trump suggesting the U.S. should take control of the island.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
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Greenland's leader says Trump's threats are fueling mistrust of U.S.
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Anger in Greenland over Usha Vance and Mike Waltz’s planned visit this week
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Greenland opposition party wins election held in Trump's shadow
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Trump shifts Greenland approach amid blowback, Signal scandal
What looked like a Trump administration charm offensive in its gambit to take over Greenland, billed as a cultural heritage tour led by second lady Usha Vance, has turned into something different ...The Hill - 11h -
JD Vance will join wife Usha in Greenland but trip scaled back
Greenland's leaders have criticised planned visits by US officials after Trump's threats to annex the island.BBC News - 19h -
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Greenland PM: Visit by US delegation 'very aggressive'
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A party that has criticized President Trump's threat to take over Greenland won an election there, but may have to govern with a pro-White House opponent.NBC News - Mar. 12
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