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Summary

Trump stated the U.S. will "go as far as we have to go" to gain control of Greenland, citing national and international security needs.

JD Vance will visit Greenland’s Pituffik military base, scaling back a broader visit amid backlash from Greenland and Denmark.

Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute Egede condemned the move as "aggressive pressure" and insisted that "Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders."

Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, asserting that U.S. control is essential for security.

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[–] Uniquitous@lemmy.one 45 points 6 days ago (4 children)

Fucking believe him. Take it as the threat that it is. Prepare immediately.

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[–] barneypiccolo@lemm.ee 17 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Is he actually threatening another NATO member with military action?

[–] j0ester@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

He doesn’t have to. He’ll first let the US leave NATO.. and then attack Greenland.

[–] Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Hopefully. If the US leaves NATO and then attacks, article 5 can be triggered.

If they attack before leaving NATO I don't believe article 5 can be used.

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[–] Baphomet_The_Blasphemer@lemmy.world 25 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I wish this man would finally do something beneficial for the world and just die already... preferably of a cheeseburger related causation (heart attack, stroke, or choke).

[–] Bytemeister@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I hope we find out that he drowned in his own pony jar.

[–] cyphear@lemm.ee 2 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Wasn't that the jar that shattered up some guy's ass?

[–] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 5 days ago (1 children)

god i was so happy when i heard he got shot and then he had to ruin it by surviving.

[–] wheeldawg@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 days ago

Luigi 2 when

[–] leadore@lemmy.world 16 points 5 days ago (2 children)

NATO countries should put out a statement that they are ready to defend Greenland from any incursion.

[–] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

the rest of the g20 countries should immediately financially sanction the us and every us politician along with the us dollar

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[–] sik0fewl@lemmy.ca 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

No need. That's what articles 4 and 5 are for.

[–] leadore@lemmy.world 6 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Everyone knows that. The point is to create a deterrent by making it clear that they are 1) taking the threat seriously and 2) already preparing and planning to defend, IOW not fucking around. Sending some extra troops to the island and/or flying some jets around the area on a regular isn't a bad idea either.

[–] futatorius@lemm.ee 28 points 6 days ago

Imperialist pig.

[–] MCHumphry@lemm.ee 13 points 6 days ago

Just a little imperialism we promise 🥸

[–] The_Caretaker@lemm.ee 14 points 6 days ago

Elon Musk wants a larger fiefdom.

[–] IphtashuFitz@lemmy.world 14 points 1 week ago

So when will the 3 day special operation begin?

[–] Elkot@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Maybe he'll take a trade, offer him Greenland for Hawaii, see if he takes it

[–] ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca 2 points 5 days ago

He would because that gives the US/Russia alliance a much better play at Europe

[–] nialv7@lemmy.world 5 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Just do it, okay? I'm so fucking tired of hearing this bullshit everyday. Just do it and get it fucking done with , you fucking imbecile.

[–] littlebrother@lemm.ee 12 points 6 days ago

Careful...careful what you wish for.. we don't want to do that.

[–] mic_check_one_two@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Accelerationism hasn’t proven to be an effective method of dealing with him so far. There’s no reason to believe that pattern would change because of this.

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