Trump pledges to “get Greenland” when direct flights begin from us
Direct flights from the US have begun as Trump vows to “acquire Greenland.” What kind of reception do Americans get?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegses said the Pentagon has plans for multiple “contingencies” in Greenland, including an island invasion.
“The Pentagon has an accidental number of plans,” said Heggs, who was asked at the House Armed Committee Committee on June 12, when he was asked at the hearing to see if there were plans to invade Greenland.
“Is it your testimony today that the Pentagon has plans to invade or invade Greenland?
“We look forward to working with Greenland to ensure we are protected from potential threats,” Hegses said.
President Donald Trump refused to eliminate the power in his pledge to “get Greenland,” but he said it was not necessary. He argues that the acquisition of Greenland is necessary for national security, citing the growing influence of China and Russia in the region. The island is also rich in important minerals that the United States wants to challenge China’s monopoly in some industries, USA Today reports.
During a marching visit to Pituffik Space Station, a US base in Greenland, Vice President JD Vance accused Denmark of “failing” to protect the Arctic Island, and downplayed the threat of forcing Trump to take over the threat.
The Danish leaders pushed back. “The United States does not take over Greenland. Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Fredericksen said after Vance’s visit.
With its latest snub to Denmark and other European allies, the Pentagon reportedly plans to move the island’s oversight from US European Command to US Northern Command.