Donald Trump has found himself at the center of controversy once again, this time over Greenland.
A tweet from 2019, showing a golden Trump hotel photoshopped onto the Arctic island, has resurfaced and is fueling criticism.
Back then, Trump promised: “I promise not to do this to Greenland!”
Yet today, his administration appears to be pursuing the exact opposite, with Trump publicly exploring the purchase of the Denmark-owned territory.
Tense Talks with Denmark and Greenland
The discussions between the United States and Greenland’s leaders have been anything but friendly.
Danish officials have made it clear that Greenland is not for sale, and Trump has reportedly threatened tariffs against the island’s 56,000 residents if they refuse to comply.
This hardline approach has drawn sharp reactions both domestically and internationally, especially given the president’s previous public pledge.
Social media quickly picked up on the resurfaced tweet.
Claude Taylor, a former White House staffer under Bill Clinton, commented on X: “There’s always a tweet.”
Other users responded with sarcasm and humor, highlighting what they see as the president’s broken promises and infamous digital footprint.
Strategic Interests Drive Trump’s Proposal
Trump first floated the idea of buying Greenland during his first term, framing it as a strategic and financial opportunity.
“Essentially, it’s a large real estate deal,” he explained in 2019.
He argued that Denmark was losing nearly $700 million a year maintaining Greenland and hinted that the U.S. could manage it more effectively.
The U.S. already has a significant military presence on the island through Thule Air Base, which monitors missile activity and space threats between the Atlantic and Arctic oceans.
Trump has claimed that controlling Greenland is crucial for “national security,” though he has offered few specifics beyond that assertion.
Russia Reacts with Caution
Moscow has criticized Trump’s ambitions, insisting that Greenland is Danish territory.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described the situation as “extraordinary from the standpoint of international law” but noted that Trump himself has admitted international law is not a top priority.
Russian officials also framed the U.S. push as an example of Western double standards.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused the West of claiming moral superiority while contradicting its own stated principles in dealing with Greenland and perceived threats from Russia and China.
High-Level Diplomatic Meetings Hit a Wall
Amid escalating tensions, Greenland and Denmark’s foreign ministers met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Reports indicate the talks ended with a “fundamental disagreement.”
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen acknowledged that changing the American position was unlikely, and indeed, no compromise was reached.
Trump has made it clear he is unwilling to back down, even suggesting he could take Greenland by force if necessary.
He has also threatened to reconsider the U.S.’s NATO membership if allies do not support the acquisition.
According to the president, the move is tied to the “Golden Dome,” a proposed missile defense system that he says relies on U.S. control of the Arctic island.
Republican Concerns and Potential Fallout
Not all Republicans are on board with Trump’s aggressive approach.
Congressman Don Bacon of Nebraska warned that a military takeover could be disastrous and even spark a third impeachment attempt.
He said many in the party are frustrated with Trump’s rhetoric and refusal to rule out using force.
“If he went through with the threats, I think it would be the end of his presidency,” Bacon said, emphasizing that Republicans may force Trump to reconsider.
Trump, who has been impeached twice by the Democrat-controlled House and acquitted by the Senate both times, faces yet another test of political limits as the Greenland saga continues to unfold.
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