Trump Dismisses Greenland Golf Course Speculation
Speaking with media on Tuesday, Trump rejected any notion of developing the Arctic island, noting it's "really cold, it's got a lot of ice on it." He also dismissed golfing there as impractical: "you'd have to wear a lot of very heavy clothing. We're not going to set any records with golf."
Nevertheless, the president reinforced his position that obtaining the autonomous Danish territory constitutes a vital American security imperative, pointing to alleged dangers from Russian and Chinese naval activity in Arctic waters.
Both Moscow and Beijing have refuted American assertions that they represent Arctic threats. Russia has condemned NATO's increasing military presence in the region, advocating instead for its designation as a zone dedicated to peaceful international collaboration.
Trump's remarks arrive amid intensifying friction with European partners over his Greenland acquisition campaign. Last week, he unveiled tariffs targeting eight European NATO members, including Denmark, as punishment for their opposition to his territorial claims and for deploying military personnel to the island.
Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has warned that armed confrontation with Washington "can't be ruled out," revealing his administration is developing emergency protocols for the territory's 57,000 inhabitants, including initiatives to stockpile food supplies.
European officials have issued forceful condemnations. Danish Member of European Parliament Anders Vistisen used profane language directed at Trump during parliamentary proceedings, while criticizing the EU for failing to adequately confront American demands.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has characterized Trump's threats as "unheard of" and cautioned that Europe faces a "crossroads" requiring a choice between "self respect" and becoming a "miserable slave," warning this moment could signal "the end of an era of 80 years of Atlantism."
Media accounts indicate the confrontation has already undermined confidence within NATO, with certain officials now restricting intelligence sharing with the United States amid concerns such information might advance Trump's Greenland objectives.
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