Trump Says Greenland Exploration Is Set to Begin
The US president says large-scale oil, gas and mineral exploration is about to start, citing Greenland’s strategic importance to security.
Key takeaways
- Trump said large-scale oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is about to begin.
- Trump described Greenland as important to the security of the United States and Europe.
US President Donald Trump said large-scale oil, natural gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is about to begin. He made the announcement in a social media post.
Trump said Greenland’s location is important to the security of the United States and Europe. He argued that the island could help detect and counter threats, including drones and missiles.
Trump has repeatedly cited national security as a reason the US needs Greenland, an autonomous territory under Denmark. On Sept. 22, Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen signed an agreement in New York on US security controls in Greenland.
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