WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said the United States will acquire Greenland, warning that failure to do so would allow Russia or China to gain control of the strategic Arctic territory.
“If we don't take Greenland, Russia or China will, ” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “And I'm not letting that happen.”
Trump said he preferred a negotiated agreement but insisted the outcome was inevitable. “I'd rather — I'd love to make a deal with ’em. It's easier, ” he said. “But one way or the other, we're gonna have Greenland.”
Asked whether military action was being considered, Trump said the US focus was on ownership. “We're talking about acquiring, not leasing, not having it short term. We're talking about acquiring, ” he said.