Trump Repeats Desire to Acquire Greenland: “One Way or Another, We’re Going to Get It”
President’s Remarks to Joint Session of Congress
President Donald Trump said during his address to a joint session of Congress that the United States supports Greenland’s right to determine its own future but would “welcome” the country into the U.S. for national security — and to make them rich, he claims.
A Bold Statement
“I think we’re going to get it,” he said of Greenland. “One way or another, we’re going to get it.” The latter part of the statement elicited applause and laughter from Republicans.
A Long-Standing Interest
Since his first term in office, Trump has expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, which is a semiautonomous territory of Denmark, a longtime U.S. ally and a founding member of NATO. It is also home to a large U.S. military base.
Reiterating Previous Remarks
Trump’s comments on Greenland are not new. In 2018, he expressed interest in purchasing the island, saying it was “strategically located” and would be a “good piece of real estate” for the U.S.
Control of the Panama Canal
Trump also kept up his calls to regain control of the Panama Canal.
A Claim of Historical Injustice
“We didn’t give it to China. We gave it to Panama. We’re taking it back,” Trump said of the Panama Canal.
Conclusion
Trump’s repeated statements on acquiring Greenland and regaining control of the Panama Canal have sparked controversy and debate. While some see the moves as a means to strengthen national security and economic interests, others view them as a threat to the sovereignty of other nations.
FAQs
* What did President Trump say about Greenland?
+ “I think we’re going to get it. One way or another, we’re going to get it.”
* What did Trump say about the Panama Canal?
+ “We didn’t give it to China. We gave it to Panama. We’re taking it back.”
* Is this the first time Trump has expressed interest in acquiring Greenland?
+ No, this is not the first time Trump has expressed interest in acquiring Greenland. He first mentioned it in 2018.
