President Donald Trump has “actively discussed” the potential purchase of Greenland with his team, though he prefers a diplomatic solution, the White House said Wednesday. He has not ruled out military action, according to officials.
Greenland Purchase Under Discussion
“That’s something that’s currently being actively discussed by the president and his national security team,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said when asked about a possible U.S. offer to buy the territory from Denmark. “His team is currently talking about what a potential purchase would look like.”
Leavitt reiterated that Trump believes acquiring Greenland would be in the interest of U.S. national security, viewing it as a way to deter Russian and Chinese aggression in the Arctic region.
When asked why Trump would not rule out military action against a fellow NATO member, Leavitt replied, “That’s not something this president does. All options are always on the table for President Trump.” She added, “But I will just say, the president’s first option, always, has been diplomacy.”
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday he plans to meet with Denmark next week, following a request for talks after Trump’s threats regarding Greenland.
“I’ll be meeting with them next week,” Rubio told reporters.
European leaders have rallied behind Greenland in response to the renewed U.S. threats about the region.
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