As we continue to isolate ourselves from our (former) allies and the world in general, as we continue to issue threats to our (former) allies, I guess this shouldn't be a surprise.
The world is worried about what is happening to us, but it's not going to wait around to find out. Fortunately, Denmark has declined the protection, so far.
Amid repeated calls by US President Donald Trump to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory under Denmark, France said it had discussed the possibility of deploying troops to the Arctic territory. Ahead of his inauguration as President, Trump said in a speech that the US needs...
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Nearly all European countries have unanimously condemned Trump’s threats. For instance, reacting sharply to Trump’s remarks earlier this month, France said the US President should not attempt to threaten the European Union’s borders.
With Trump threatening annexation of Greenland, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has now revealed in an interview with France’s Sud Radio that his country discussed with Denmark the possibility of sending troops to Greenland. However, Barrot clarified that while France had started the talks for the deployment of troops, Denmark was not on board with the idea.
“We are a strong continent; we must become stronger,” Barrot said. He also promised that Europe would stand in defense of international law. “There is no question of the EU letting other nations in the world, whoever they may be, attack its sovereign borders,” he emphasized while responding to Trump’s comments.
