Trump Offers $10,000 Annually to Greenlanders in Renewed Annexation Push
The U.S. president pivots from military threats to financial incentives, but Danish and Greenlandic leaders reject the proposal, reaffirming their commitment to sovereignty.
- Donald Trump has proposed an annual payment of $10,000 to each Greenlandic citizen, aiming to replace Denmark's $600 million in subsidies to the island.
- The financial incentive strategy marks a shift from earlier military posturing, with the Trump administration emphasizing persuasion through economic benefits and targeted messaging.
- Trump has personally appealed to Greenlanders, promising wealth and security under U.S. governance, while also highlighting shared historical and cultural ties.
- Greenland and Denmark's leaders have firmly rejected the proposal, reiterating that the island's future must remain a matter of self-determination.
- The U.S. interest in Greenland stems from its strategic Arctic location and untapped natural resources, increasingly accessible due to climate change.
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