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Stephen Miller, a prominent adviser to Donald Trump, declared that Greenland should be considered part of the US to bolster NATO and Arctic security. In a CNN interview, he confidently asserted that no one would challenge the US for control over Greenland, a statement that has sparked international concern and led to a united response from European allies supporting Denmark's sovereignty over the territory.
One of Donald Trump's most influential aides has asserted that Greenland should become part of the US to bolster NATO and protect American interests in the Arctic region. In a recent CNN interview, Stephen Miller was questioned about the potential for using military force to annex Greenland, stating, nobody's going to fight the US over the future of Greenland.Trump reiterated his belief that the US 'needs' Greenland, provoking concern from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who warned that American aggression could jeopardize NATO. This prompted a joint response from six European allies supporting Denmark's stance that Greenland belongs to its people, with leaders asserting that only Denmark and Greenland can make decisions regarding their relationship.Miller contended it is the formal position of the US government that Greenland should be incorporated into the US. He questioned Denmark's claim over Greenland, saying, By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? What is their basis of claiming Greenland as a colony of Denmark?He argued that for the US to secure the Arctic and NATO interests, Greenland should logically become part of the US, highlighting NATO's commitment to mutual defense among allies.The urgency of discussing Greenland's future has resurfaced, particularly following the US's military intervention in Venezuela, which led Trump to signify a return to a historical stance of US dominance in its sphere of influence. Miller's wife even posted a provocative image of Greenland in the colors of the American flag on social media.Concerns regarding the potential militarization of the US's interest in Greenland have increased, especially given Trump's claims about its strategic value and mineral wealth. Greenland, which has a population of 57,000 and significant self-governance, also faces widespread opposition from its citizens against any moves towards becoming part of the US.
