One of Donald Trump's most influential aides has stated that Greenland should become part of the US to bolster NATO and secure the Arctic region.
In a recent interview with CNN, Stephen Miller was asked if the US would rule out the use of force in the annexation of the semi-autonomous region, to which he responded, nobody's going to fight the US over the future of Greenland. This statement aligns with Trump's ongoing insistence that the US needs Greenland, which has drawn disapproval from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who remarked that any aggression from the US would endanger NATO's existence.
Support for Denmark's position came from six European allies through a joint statement. They emphasized, Greenland belongs to its people, and only Denmark and Greenland can decide on matters concerning their relations. Furthermore, Miller insisted it is the formal position of the US government that Greenland should be part of the US and questioned Denmark's claim to the island as its colony.
Amidst all this, Trump's assertion that Greenland's strategic position and mineral resources are crucial for national interests has reinvigorated fears of potential military intervention to gain control over the island. Recently, Miller's wife shared an image on social media bearing a map of Greenland adorned with the colors of the American flag and the word SOON, further stoking concerns.
Greenland, which has a population of around 57,000, has enjoyed extensive self-government since 1979, although its defense and foreign policy are still managed by Denmark. Opinion polls indicate that while many Greenlanders desire eventual independence from Denmark, there is overwhelming opposition to being governed by the US.
