Posted on 01/08/2026 7:31:58 AM PST by marshmallow
European governments now understand the seriousness of Trump's threats and are "desperately looking for a plan to stop him"
BRUSSELS, January 8. /TASS/. Amid US President Donald Trump's increasingly harsh rhetoric about establishing control over Greenland, the European Union is preparing for a direct confrontation with the US leader, according to Politico Europe.
"We must be ready for a direct confrontation with Trump," an EU diplomat briefed on ongoing discussions told the newspaper. "He is in an aggressive mode, and we need to be geared up," he added.
The newspaper notes that while European governments previously did not realize the seriousness of Trump's threats, they now understand them and are "desperately searching for a plan to stop him."
Trump has repeatedly stated that Greenland should join the US. He did not rule out the use of force to resolve the issue in an interview with NBC News in early May 2025.
On January 6, the White House, in a written statement provided to Reuters, commented on plans regarding Greenland, stressing that "of course, utilizing the US military is always an option at the commander-in-chief’s disposal," meaning it is available to Trump.
In turn, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified on January 7 that Trump is actively discussing the possibility of purchasing Greenland with his subordinates.
“only for defense, foreign policy, and currency”
Lol.
That is like a criminal gang taking over your house and explaining they are only in charge of those three things.
I guess that means you are “independent”.
Lol.
The only option Denmark has is negotiating a compromise. There is no military option against the USA.
The thing is - if there is a referendum, I don’t think Greenlanders would vote to join the USA, not unless the USA covers the 50% of Greenlandish budget that Denmark currently cvers. Denmark provides an unconditional annual subsidy of approximately 3.9 billion DKK ($570 million USD) AND continues with Universal Healthcarefor the Greenlanders at Danish levels AND also grants GReenland (and thereby Puerto rico) rights to representation in Congress and the Senate AND lets Greenland have an official language of Kalaallisut (Greenlandic) as the sole official language of Greenland.
If the USA allows that, the Greenlanders would have I think little to no objection to joining the USA.
Alternatively, the USA already has the rights to set up bases anywhere on the island to whatever levels - that was agreed in 1951.
So do you think Palau and the Marshall islands are American colonies?
We should probably weigh in the writings of the CCP Peoples Daily before we come to any conclusions here.
Greenland has only about 54,000 people who have mixed Inuit and Danish ancestry.
In terms of defense, well, they can’t.
Foreign policy - note that even in foreign affairs, Greenland has the authority to negotiate international agreements on matters that have been transferred to its control.
Currency - for 54K people, setting up a currency is more trouble than its worth.
By every indicator, Greenland is a separate country under the Danish crown and not a colony as you said
“Alternatively, the USA already has the rights to set up bases anywhere on the island to whatever levels - that was agreed in 1951.”
That’s where we should have already acted.
+1 The irony of saying they’re going to stand up to America while ignoring the threat of what’s happening inside their own union.
Remember, Trump likes deals. I’m certain that he can offer the Greenlanders enough that they’d sign on.
Why Denmark thinks they should have the authority to veto such a deal, against the wishes of the Greenlanders, I don’t know.
Even if the USA gives Denmark 0% tariffs and $2 trillion, they are not able to “sell” off what they don’t own.
The USA can ask for the Greenlanders to call for a referendum, but it is the Greenlanders decision to join or not.
As to paying off the Greenlanders - this can be done if
1. The USA agrees to cover the 50% of Greenlandish budget that Denmark currently covers. Denmark provides an unconditional annual subsidy of approximately 3.9 billion DKK ($570 million USD)
2. The USA continues with Universal Healthcare for the Greenlanders at Danish levels
3. the USA grants Greenland (and thereby Puerto rico as the PRs will demand the same) rights to representation in Congress and the Senate
4. the USA lets Greenland have an official language of Kalaallisut (Greenlandic) as the sole official language of Greenland.
If the USA allows that, the Greenlanders would have I think little to no objection to joining the USA.
Alternatively, the USA already has the rights to set up bases anywhere on the island to whatever levels - that was agreed in 1951.
We are playing word games here.
Greenland cannot defend itself in the real world.
It is the equivalent of an infant in the crib declared to be emancipated from its parents.
Denmark cannot politically prevent Greenland’s independence if a clear majority of Greenlanders demand it as under the 2009 Greenland Self-Government Act, there is a formal legal process for changing Greenland’s status - referendum and then negotiating the terms of separation.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has repeatedly stated that Greenland’s fate is for Greenlanders to decide, and it is “almost impossible” for Denmark to block a democratic move toward independence (or merging into the USA).
Denmark has no authority to “sell” or transfer Greenland to the U.S. without the consent of the Greenlandic people.
If Greenlanders voted specifically to join the U.S., Denmark cannot say anything legally under the agreements they themselves have signed.
If Trump offers the Greenlanders universal healthcare, their Inuit language as the only state language and also representation in Congress and the Senate, then they would join i think
The young men will not tight to defend their country from Russia, but they are going to line up for Greenland?
It doesn’t make sense
No, we are not playing word games.
You defined Greenland as a “colony” - when it very clearly is not.
Whether a country can defend itself or not is a separate topic - Denmark couldn’t defend itself from 1870 to 1945 against Germany, so would that make them a colony of Germany during that time period?
Basically turn GL into another Puerto Rico. They get the benefits and hate the rest of us.
but aren’t most of the EU leaders women ? LOl
“they are going to line up for Greenland?”
Greenland has been politically and culturally associated with Denmark (and previously the Dano-Norwegian Realm) for roughly 1000 years since the Viking age and the vast majority of Greenlanders have some Danish or European ancestry.
So Danes may feel a close cultural tie with Greenland.
That being said - militarily Denmark stands zero chance against the USA, especially considering that the USA already has a large number of troops already on the island.
according to the Soviet’s mouthpiece ...
Greenland currently has two seats in the Danish parliament (the Folketing).
So to get them to join the USA, they would want to have 2 Congress seats (they could probably be negotiated for no 2 senate seats) at the very least
All the cards except the moral compass card.
Greenland belongs to Denmark. Period. End of discussion.
Do Greenlanders have a right to secede? Did the Confederate States of America? Why one and not the other?
Does Trump have the military might to forcibly take Greenland? Sure, same as China had the military might to forcibly take Tibet. Why is it morally right for one and not the other?
Pay them and they will.
There are 56K Greenland residents.
Give them tax free earnings.
In fact make Greenland a TAX EXEMPT haven within the USA and every corporation will open up an office there and claim Greenland as their headquarters. Similar to companies that operate out of Bermuda.
EVERYONE has a price. We are all “puttanas” when it comes to money.
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