Is having Greenland something that Americans will gain some personal benefit from? If not, why is Trump set on getting it?

[scruffy]

Taking over Greenland would assure that China and/or Russia was kept out. NATO would only turn against us if we attacked Greenland, and that isn't going to happen.

It's a preemptive move?

 

[Rambunctious]

They have “already” stated they they are not going to do that!

Greenland's only US military base is (quietly) getting a massive upgrade

While few details of the exact work at Pituffik have been made public, the improvements come during a time of intense focus on Greenland.

www.usatoday.com

 

[scruffy]

Alaska is closer to Siberia which has barely any people living in it, let alone critical infrastructure.

Siberia has all the space ports and most of the missiles.

 

[Anarchy666]

Taking over Greenland would assure that China and/or Russia was kept out. NATO would only turn against us if we attacked Greenland, and that isn't going to happen.

NATO is against us by default because they're freeloading commies.

 

[Luckyone]

"They" haven't voted on it.

You actually think that if the government has stated that they are against it, that it will be put up for a vote or even if it is, that the citizens will vote for it? That is funny? You are living in a fantasy world

 

[scruffy]

You should look into proposed mineral deals in Greenland and get back to me.

Who benefits? The Danes? The people of Greenland?

 

[Luckyone]

NATO is against us by default because they're freeloading commies.

My gawd, more biased bullshit?

 

[Rogue AI]

Is this your answer to the OP’s question? You are a con artist!

I have answered that question a number of times, even allowing you ample opportunity to seek answers for yourself instead of highlighting your extreme ignorance. If you prefer me to highlight your extreme ignorance, I will.

 

[Zincwarrior]

No they don't. They have the right of Self Determination.

No. They don't. They are Danish territory.

 

[Rogue AI]

Who benefits? The Danes? The people of Greenland?

Certainly not us, yet we provide their defense. Perhaps this attempted extortion is part of Trump's ire.

Greenland warns it may turn to China if US and EU shun mining investments - ArcticToday

Greenland’s government is calling on the United States and European Union to step up investments in its mining sector — or risk losing influence in the Arctic to China. In an interview with the Financial Times, business and mineral resources minister Naaja Nathanielsen said the semi-autonomous...

www.arctictoday.com

 

[Rawley]

You actually think that if the government has stated that they are against it, that it will be put up for a vote or even if it is, that the citizens will vote for it?

Sure. Why not? If Trump offers each of them $50,000, he going to get a lot of votes. Average yearly income is $50K

That is funny? You are living in a fantasy world

Backatcha

 

[Dr Grump]

What is the personal and economic benefit of getting Greenland for Americans. Will our economic, health, or income become better if we get it?

Trump said we need Greenland for our National Security:



but this map does not explain why we need it. After all, we have Alaska that is next to Russia, whereas Greenland is not close to Russia and even then, there are many other nations between Russia and Greenland and they are not supporting us taking over, even though if we took it over, they would have closer protection from us than they presently have:

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By getting Greenland, no Americans are going to get any additional benefits for their lives. In fact, the expense of getting Greenland and defending it (against Russia and China) would actually take away benefits we need, such lower cost of Health Insurance, etc.

AI Overview

If the U.S. were to acquire Greenland, Americans would likely lose stability in NATO alliances and international trust, face significant economic burdens from managing a remote territory with high social costs, risk retaliatory trade wars (tariffs) from European allies, and deal with potentially complex internal secessionist movements inspired by Greenland's own independence drive.

Why then should we (Americans) support Trump's own STRONG desire to take over Greenland if the only benefit is for supporting his ego?

LIke anything, with Trump, this is nothing to do with security. Both Denmark and Greenland have said repeatedly that the US can have as many bases on the island as they want. It is all about greed. With the icecaps starting to melt (ironically due to climate change, which the Orange Buffoon says isn't happening), there is now easier access to rare earth metals that the US and other countries need, especially when it comes to electronics etc. Currently, China has an almost monopoly on the supply. And by greed, I'm talking about Trump and his sycophantic acolytes. You heard it here first - if, and it's a big if, the US takes over Greenland, people running these companies that will extract these rare earth metals will ALL be linked to Trump and his minions in some way.

 

[Rawley]

No. They don't. They are Danish territory.

OK, and what do you think would happen if the Greenlanders to Denmark to go **** themselves? THey sending the troops to Greenland?

 

[Dr Grump]

But

This is blatantly false. Having missile strike capacity in Greenland would allow us to hit closer to the Russian mainland. Alaska is closer to Siberia which has barely any people living in it, let alone critical infrastructure.

But, you already have bases there. No need to take it over. Also, why are you worried about Russia? Trump and Putin are friends.

 

[Dr Grump]

OK, and what do you think would happen if the Greenlanders to Denmark to go **** themselves? THey sending the troops to Greenland?

But they haven't. However, they have told Trump to go **** himself.

 

[Anarchy666]

But

But, you already have bases there. Not need to take it over. Also, why are you worried about Russia? Trump and Putin are friends.

Wow

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

OK, and what do you think would happen if the Greenlanders to Denmark to go **** themselves? THey sending the troops to Greenland?

.

Denmark doesn't have any troops.

.

 

[Rambunctious]

But

But, you already have bases there. No need to take it over. Also, why are you worried about Russia? Trump and Putin are friends.

How many bases do we have there?....

 

[Rawley]

But they haven't. However, they have told Trump to go **** himself.

Well, don't be surprised if it's happens. ******* Danes had a program of forced sterilization of the Greenland natives for decades.

 

[Rogue AI]

LIke anything, with Trump, this is nothing to do with security. Both Denmark and Greenland have said repeatedly that the US can have as many bases on the island as they want. It is all about greed. With the icecaps starting to melt (ironically due to climate change, which the Orange Buffoon says isn't happening), there is now easier access to rare earth metals that the US and other countries need, especially when it comes to electronics etc. Currently, China has an almost monopoly on the supply. And by greed, I'm talking about Trump and his sycophantic acolytes. You heard it here first - if, and it's a big if, the US takes over Greenland, people running these companies that will extract these rare earth metals will ALL be linked to Trump and his minions in some way.

Are the Danes going to pay for these bases that would be protecting their territory? In fact we should, then send them the bill. Selling Greenland would look a lot more attractive then.