Trump wants US to buy Greenland: Report
Team Udayavani, Aug 16, 2019, 1:10 PM IST
Washington: President Donald Trump is asking advisers if it is possible for the US to buy Greenland, according to a report.
Trump has expressed interest in the self-governing part of Denmark, asking advisors if it is possible for the US to acquire the territory, The Wall Street Journal said on Thursday, citing people familiar with the discussions.
The president has been curious about the area’s natural resources and geopolitical relevance, the paper reported.
Greenland is a self-governing region of Denmark, which colonized the 772,000 square-mile (two-million square kilometer) island in the 18th century, and is home to nearly 57,000 people, most of whom belong to the indigenous Inuit community.
There was no official comment from the White House, and the Danish embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to AFP’s request for comment.
Some Trump advisors say acquiring Greenland, which is northeast of Canada, could be good for the US, while others called it only a “fleeting fascination” from the president.
Others outside the White House say Trump’s interest could be a desire to secure a legacy achievement, the paper reported, and advisors wondered about the potential for research or greater military clout for the US.
The US’ northern-most military base, Thule Air Base, has been located on Greenland for decades.
This isn’t the first time the president has expressed interest in foreign properties, he has said North Korea’s “great beaches” would make ideal locations for condos.
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