As U.S. President Donald Trump’s insistence on owning Greenland becomes even more vehement, there’s a growing sense of urgency around the globe to figure out what — if anything — could change his mind.
So far, nothing appears to be dissuading Trump: not attempts by European politicians to flatter him, not diplomats’ proposals for enhancing Arctic security, not polling that suggests Americans broadly oppose taking over Greenland, and not fresh stock market jitters.
During Trump’s rambling, epic-length news conference Tuesday — where he spent an hour and 20 uninterrupted minutes touting his administration’s accomplishments since his inauguration last year — three words jumped out regarding the standoff that threatens to rip apart the NATO alliance.
“How far are you willing to go to acquire Greenland?” a reporter asked.
“You’ll find out,” Trump responded.
While Trump has a track record of backing down on some of his most ill-tempered threats, those who want him to cease and desist on Greenland are struggling to uncover what would prompt him to give up this time.
The world wonders what — if anything — can restrain Trump on Greenland | CBC News