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Trump buries Biden foreign policy in first 100 days

April 29, 2025

Trump buries Biden foreign policy in first 100 days

President Donald Trump is reshaping U.S. foreign policy with tough nuclear talks, soaring tariffs and a demand for allies to pay up — redrawing the global balance of power.

Greenland's prime minister says island cannot be bought, US has 'not been respectful'

April 28, 2025

Greenland's prime minister says island cannot be bought, US has 'not been respectful'

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said comments from U.S. officials including President Donald Trump about the island have been disrespectful.

Trump says he wasn't 'trolling' about acquiring Greenland, Canada as 51st state

April 25, 2025

Trump says he wasn't 'trolling' about acquiring Greenland, Canada as 51st state

Trump has discussed acquiring Greenland, Canada and Panama for months — and regularly has referred to Canada as the 51st U.S. state.

Why Trump is right to revitalize the Monroe Doctrine

April 18, 2025

Why Trump is right to revitalize the Monroe Doctrine

The Monroe Doctrine seeks to exclude outside powers from the Western Hemisphere. It is key to protecting the U.S. and our neighbors from China’s malicious designs.

Pentagon fires Greenland US base commander who 'undermined' JD Vance after Pituffik visit

April 11, 2025

Pentagon fires Greenland US base commander who 'undermined' JD Vance after Pituffik visit

Col. Susan Meyers, commander of the U.S. Space Force base in Greenland, was relieved of duty after sending an email in which she distanced herself from Vice President JD Vance’s visit.

Democratic senator says most average Americans can’t find Greenland on map

April 1, 2025

Democratic senator says most average Americans can’t find Greenland on map

Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., told CNN host Dana Bash on Monday that he thinks average middle Americans cannot find the country of Greenland on a map.

Greenland's prime minister says US will not 'get' island

March 31, 2025

Greenland's prime minister says US will not 'get' island

Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Greenland's prime minister, said in a Facebook post on Sunday that the United States will not be able to annex the resource-rich island in the Atlantic.

Danish official strikes back at Vance's Greenland comments: 'We do not appreciate the tone'

March 30, 2025

Danish official strikes back at Vance's Greenland comments: 'We do not appreciate the tone'

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said Denmark does not appreciate the "tone" that the U.S. has been using regarding Greenland.

Trump releases powerful video highlighting US-Greenland bond after deadly Nazi attack

March 29, 2025

Trump releases powerful video highlighting US-Greenland bond after deadly Nazi attack

President Donald Trump posted a powerful video Friday highlighting the strong historical bonds between Greenland and the United States amid ongoing efforts to annex the nation.

DAVID MARCUS: Time for Trump to make a real estate deal for Greenland

March 29, 2025

DAVID MARCUS: Time for Trump to make a real estate deal for Greenland

Columnist David Marcus says President Trump is a real estate man at heart, and Greenland is all about location, location, location.

More on Greenland

Greenland’s opposition party pushes closer US ties, independence from Denmark as Trump plays big in election

March 11, 2025

Greenland’s opposition party pushes closer US ties, independence from Denmark as Trump plays big in election

Vance office touts US defense of Greenland from Nazis, Soviets, ahead of VP and wife's visit to Space Base

March 26, 2025

Vance office touts US defense of Greenland from Nazis, Soviets, ahead of VP and wife's visit to Space Base

Trump says 'we need Greenland for international safety and security' ahead of Vance trip

March 27, 2025

Trump says 'we need Greenland for international safety and security' ahead of Vance trip

Greenland Timeline

Eric the Red settles in Greenland
982
During WWII, US forces occupy Greenland while Denmark is occupied by Germany in order to protect the land.
1940-1945
President Harry Truman wanted to purchase Greenland after WWII
1946
Greenland becomes part of the Kingdom of Denmark
1953
The U.S. maintained a military outpost in northwestern Greenland at the Pituffik Space Base, now operated by the U.S. Space Force
1953
Greenland achieves home rule
1979
Greenland is extended self-governance
2009
Trump began talk of buying Greenland
2019
Donald Trump pushes to purchase Greenland from Denmark
2025
US VP JD Vance visited Greenland
March 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Greenland
June 2025