“It is extremely surprising that our 'brilliant' NATO ally, the UK, is now planning to transfer the island of Diego Garcia, where a vital US military base is located, to Mauritius, and to do so for no reason,” he wrote.
According to him, China and the aggressor country Russia “noticed this act of complete weakness.” Trump emphasized that these countries only recognize force. He argues that this is why, under his leadership, the United States is respected “like never before.”
“The UK's handing over of extremely important territory is an act of great stupidity, and it is one more of many national security reasons why Greenland must be acquired. Denmark and its European allies must do the right thing,” Trump said.
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Trump has repeatedly said that the United States must get control over Greenland, otherwise it will allegedly be captured by China and the Russian Federation. He also said that the US could use military force to take over Greenland.
On January 13, Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said that between the United States and Denmark, the country chooses Denmark and “does not wish” to belong to, be part of, or be governed by the United States.
Against the backdrop of statements by the American president, a number of countries, in particular Denmark, Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, The Netherlands and Great Britain sent military personnel to Greenland for reconnaissance purposes in preparation for military exercises. In response, Trump announced on January 17 the introduction duties for a number of European countries.
On the same day, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK released a joint statement in which they noted that such actions by the American president undermine transatlantic relations.
