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Blinken on US taking over Greenland: 'Not going to happen'


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Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, January 8th 2025 at 14:01 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Secretary of State Antony Blinken dismissed President-elect Trump's idea of the U.S. owning Greenland, saying it's "obviously" not going to happen. "The idea expressed about Greenland is obviously not a good one,

The article discusses U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's response to a question about the U.S. potentially taking over Greenland. During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Blinken humorously dismissed the idea, stating, "I think Greenland is quite happy being Greenland, and we are very happy with our relationship as it is." This statement was in response to a query from Senator Lindsey Graham, who jokingly suggested that the U.S. might consider annexing Greenland, referencing past discussions under the Trump administration about purchasing the island. Blinken emphasized the strong partnership between the U.S. and Greenland, focusing on cooperation in areas like climate change, resource management, and security, rather than any territorial ambitions.

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