Will Trump take control of Greenland?
Trump鈥檚 refusal to rule out military force is causing anxiety in Europe and Nato.
After his major military operation in Venezuela, President Trump has escalated his rhetoric about taking control of Greenland. Trump has repeatedly suggested that the Arctic island 鈥 which is a semi-autonomous Danish territory - should be part of the US. "We need Greenland from a national security situation鈥, Trump told reporters recently, 鈥淚t's so strategic鈥. In capitals around Europe, leaders are now wondering if Trump might just follow through on his threats.
We speak to journalist Adrienne Murray in Copenhagen to find out how Greenlanders and Danes feel about Trump鈥檚 comments, and what any US action on Greenland could mean for the future of Nato and Europe.
Producers: Viv Jones, Aron Keller and Xandra Ellin
Executive producer: Bridget Harney
Mix: Travis Evans
Senior news editor: China Collins
Photo: Danish troops take part in military drills in Greenland. Credit: Guglielmo Mangiapane/ Reuters
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