It’s a distinct possibility that the U.S. will gain possession of Greenland. Donald Trump wants it, and even before he is sworn in as the 47th president, his allies in Congress are acting. As to the ways and means of acquisition, J.D. Vance sketched them on January 12: “We don’t have to use military force,” he began. Nevertheless, the vice president–elect invoked power politics: “We already have troops in Greenland. Greenland is really important for America strategically.”
“My friend Donald Trump Jr. was there a couple days ago,” Vance continued. “And you know what they told him? They want to be empowered to . . . develop their resources.” Vance further stipulated, “We also want to make sure that Greenland is properly cared for from an American security perspective,” adding that the Danish government, which manages macro policy for the dependent Greenland, “has not done a good enough job.”
Lots to unpack here.
Hellbound and Down 