DONALD Trump has been slammed by France and Denmark after the president-elect floated bizarre plans to buy Greenland.
International tensions rose after the incoming US leader refused to rule out military action to take control of Denmark’s autonomous territory.
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ReutersDonald Trump Jr. visits Nuuk, Greenland, on January 7, 2025[/caption]
Trump has ruffled the feathers of America’s oldest allies as France issued a surprise stern warning
French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot suggest moves on the territory would be an attack on the European Union.
He said: “There is no question of the EU letting other nations in the world, whoever they may be, attack its sovereign borders, whoever they are.
“We are a strong continent.”
Despite his warning, the minister added that he did not believe the US would invade the Danish territory.
He said: “If you’re asking me whether I think the United States will invade Greenland, my answer is no.
“But have we entered into a period of time when it is survival of the fittest? Then my answer is yes.”
Just days away from his second inauguration as president, Trump has issued shock and unexpected threats towards Greenland, the Panama Canal, and Canada.
The president-elect said that the US ownership of Greenland is an “absolute necessity” to protect global “national security and freedom”.
Trump even suggested he would impose tariffs on Denmark if the country resists his offer to buy Greenland.
As an autonomous territory of Denmark’s, Greenland has it’s own ruling body but people from the island have Danish citizenship.
Trump faced another diplomatic strike as Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen hit back at the president-elect’s plans.
The Dane made it clear Greenland was not for sale, she said on Tuesday.
Frederiksen said: “There is a lot of support among the people of Greenland that Greenland is not for sale and will not be in the future either.”
Trump’s son Don Jr added fresh fuel to the fire after he touched down on the ice island for a visit yesterday.
He stayed on the island for just a few hours and was pictured strolling around the capital Nuuk, which was enough time for his dad to hype up the trip on Truth Social.
Trump wrote: “I am hearing that the people of Greenland are ‘MAGA’.”
He added: “Greenland is an incredible place, and the people will benefit tremendously if, and when, it becomes part of our Nation.
“We will protect it, and cherish it, from a very vicious outside World. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!”
Even the Danish king, Frederik X, appeared to step back against Trump as the royals unveiled a change on their new coat of arms.
The new design made the symbol for Greenland bigger and more prominent.
NEW TERM PLANS
Trump has unveiled an unexpected load of attacks on some of his neighbouring nations.
The president-elect floated the idea of taking over Canada and said it would be a “great idea” to make the country the US’s 51st state.
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He teased on social media that “many Canadians” welcome the idea, as Ottawa is wracked by political turmoil.
Trump wrote on Truth Social: “Many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State.”
He added: “They would save massively on taxes and military protection. I think it is a great idea. 51st State!!!”
Trump even stirred the pot in Central America as he threatened to reimpose US control over the Panama Canal.
He cited apparent excessive fees to use the canal and a risk of Chinese influence.
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