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Rhiannon12866

(250,433 posts)
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 12:09 AM Yesterday

Trump: "We are going to do something on Greenland..." - C-SPAN



Trump: "We are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it not, because if we don't do it, Russia or China will take over Greenland, and we're not going to have Russia or China as a neighbor." - Aired on 01/09/2026.

Full video here: https://www.c-span.org/program/white-house-event/president-trump-meets-with-oil-and-gas-executives/671455
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Trump: "We are going to do something on Greenland..." - C-SPAN (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Yesterday OP
We already have Russia as a neighbor, moron. Sarah Palin can see it from her house. Ocelot II Yesterday #1
Well, Trump....We're going to do something about America. democrank Yesterday #2
Before I decide on my thoughts, I want to know: Mark.b2 Yesterday #3
Greenland is a part of Denmark. Denmark doesn't want to sell it. Ocelot II Yesterday #4

Mark.b2

(751 posts)
3. Before I decide on my thoughts, I want to know:
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 12:49 AM
Yesterday

1) What does Putin think?
2) What does Xi think?

If those two dont want us in Greenland that means they want it themelves or they are concerned we would exploit it ourselves, most likley to their detriment. The USA should go hard in that case.

3) What do Greenlanders think? If they dont want you, buy their “want to”..

Pay them a substantial and fair sum,

Ocelot II

(129,139 posts)
4. Greenland is a part of Denmark. Denmark doesn't want to sell it.
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 09:10 AM
Yesterday

And the people of Greenland, who have the benefit of Denmark's universal healthcare and generous social programs, don't want to become Americans. That should settle the matter right there.

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