Why are we writing about this?
In early January, Trump repeated his earlier rhetoric that the United States should take full control of Greenland, the world's largest island, without ruling out the use of military force. He argued that the US possession of this territory was crucial to national security. He warned that otherwise the island could be taken over by Russia or China.
What did Joergen Boassen do?
In such a geopolitical situation, Danish and Greenlandic politicians approach the US president with great distance. The exception is Joergen Boassen. Born in 1974, the Danish-Greenlandic politician is a big fan of Donald Trump. Last August, he was mentioned in the context of US covert operations aimed at fueling secessionism and anti-Danish sentiments in Greenland. Now he took part in the celebration of the anniversary of Donald Trump's presidency.
Boassen was later asked what he wanted to say to people who found it inappropriate for him to attend the ceremony, despite the current political crisis. “We shouldn't look for enemies, we should look for friends,” he said, quoted by the Danish television channel TV2.
Who supported Donald Trump?
What do Americans think about taking over Greenland?
What did Joergen Boassen say about Danish politicians?
What actions does Trump plan to take regarding Greenland?
Earlier, in an interview for GBNews television, he stated that “the Danes are unable to cope with the surveillance of the Arctic and Greenland.” “We are the front yard of the United States,” Boassen said.
What is the mood in the US?
86 percent Americans are against the US taking over Greenland by force, and 70 percent does not support the use of federal funds to purchase the island.
According to a survey conducted by YouGov, 30 percent Americans would support President Donald Trump's use of state money to purchase Denmark's Greenland; 70 percent respondents would be against it. Only 14 percent survey participants would support the use of force to take over the island; 86 percent is of a different opinion.
On Wednesday, Trump said he was with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte “created the framework for a future agreement regarding Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic region.” On Thursday, Trump said the Greenland deal would include installing “part” of the Golden Dome system on the island. This is a project for a new anti-missile shield, which includes, among others: placing interceptor missiles in space.
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