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During an address that stretched over an hour at the renowned Swiss ski resort, former President Donald Trump took a swipe at Denmark for their refusal to part with Greenland, labeling them as “ungrateful.” Trump asserted that only the United States could ensure the security of what he referred to as the “giant piece of ice.” He reassured that such an acquisition would pose no threat to the NATO alliance, which counts both Denmark and the United States among its members.
In the aftermath of Trump’s remarks, Wall Street saw a positive response, with stocks opening higher on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Greenland’s government rolled out a new brochure on the same day, designed to guide its citizens in the event of a “crisis” on the island, describing it as an “insurance policy.” This move seems to underline the island’s cautious approach amidst geopolitical discussions.
Trump raised alarms about potential threats to Greenland from Russia and China, emphasizing the strategic importance of the territory.
Following his speech at the World Economic Forum, President Trump engaged with the media, further elaborating on his stance regarding Greenland. Source: Getty / Bloomberg
US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media following his speech at the World Economic Forum. Source: Getty / Bloomberg
Europe and Canada had earlier closed ranks against what they view as a threat to the US-led global order from Trump’s territorial ambitions.
But Trump, who was due to meet a number of leaders in Davos, renewed his attacks on the two leaders, mocking Macron in particular for wearing sunglasses at Davos, which the French president said was because of an eye condition.
