Greenland, Trump and Macron
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The French leader was visiting Greenland — a self-governing part of Denmark with the right to declare independence that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to take over — ahead of a trip to Canada for the G7 leaders' summit.
As Trump vows to "get Greenland," direct flights from the U.S. are starting − on his birthday. Who will visit? What kind of reception will they get?
President Emmanuel Macron said France would be available to conduct joint exercises to improve security in Greenland, the Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump.
French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Greenland is “not to be sold” nor “to be taken” in a key visit to the strategic Arctic territory coveted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The first direct flight from the U.S. to Greenland by an American airline has landed in the capital city of Nuuk.
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Trump has long bet that he can scare allies into submission. But ahead of G7, there are signs of pushback from world leaders who are 'increasingly willing to stand up to him.'
To address concerns voiced by Trump that Denmark could not defend Greenland in the face of Russian or Chinese confrontation, Frederiksen says it would be a priority for Denmark to step up its defense role in the Arctic in partnership with other NATO countries as well as to do more on Europe's eastern frontier.
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'Do You Have A Plan For That?': Rep. Adam Smith Presses Pete Hegseth On Trump's Plans To Take Over GreenlandDuring a House Armed Services Commmittee hearing today, Congressman Adam Smith presses Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on whether or not the DoD has plans in place to take over Greenland and Panama by military force.