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President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would not use force to acquire Greenland, the first time he has ruled out using military action to acquire the territory. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump lamented that the United States “probably won't get anything unless I decide to use excessive strength and force, where we would be, frankly, unstoppable.” “But I won't do that,” he added. “That's probably the biggest statement I made, because people thought I would use force. I don't have to use force. I don't want to use force. I won't use force.”

Donald Trump addressed the graduates of West Point on Saturday during their commencement, giving credit where due, saying, the experience at West Point had been "anything but easy" and he also gave out pardons for cadets with minor offences. Civilian @cherylinperil gave Trump a shoutout over on X, where she wrote in a post: "President Donald Trump giving commencement address to one thousand officers joining the best military, outfitted by President Donald Trump. He also bestowed customary pardon to all West Point Cadets!" As Trump walked to the podium, wearing a black suit, white shirt and purple tie, the crowd...