How America Almost BOUGHT Greenland

In 2019, Donald Trump tried to purchase Greenland from Denmark but was firmly rejected. This was actually the 4th time America tried to buy Greenland, so why have their previous attempts failed, and why does America want Greenland so badly?
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Nice video, Trebbie! While Greenland has abundant natural resources, it would also take abundant resources to develop them. There is extremely little infrastructure there.

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I used to wonder how they even settled centuries ago on who gets that island. So I'm not surprised about the dispute or the new border. Did you know the U.S. shares a border with Cuba? Or that Spain shares a border with Morocco? Then of course there's France sharing a border with Brazil.

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[@skyserf]

3:08 The US seeking to annex Greenland isn’t that crazy. The current government in Greenland can’t extract the mineral resources it has. Its primary sources of income are fishing and subsidies from Denmark.

[@fastertove]

The US wanting to own Greenland makes perfect sense. Thinking it is for sale does not. They are looking for investments. They have no interest, and shown no interest, in selling themselves.

[@skyserf]

@@fastertove _Thinking it is for sale does not._ I disagree. Until the conversation is started in earnest there really isn’t a way to know. _They are looking for investments. They have no interest, and shown no interest, in selling themselves._ Whether it’s a direct acquisition or engagement in ways that respect its sovereignty and autonomy it would be better if China doesn’t get a foothold in the region.

[@fastertove]

They have no interest in selling their land. They have not shown any interest in it historically, show any interest in it now now or is likely to do that in the foreseeable future. I agree that China shouldn't get a foodhold - obviously. Denmark also has a final say in some cases deemed to be potentially security issues, which has led to declining chinese offers. Greenland has already burned their fingers with an Australian mining company, ruling is still out but it can be incredible costly, why they are very reluctant to what they allow to be mined. Greenland (and Denmark to an lesser extend) is much more protective of the environment that the US is. This is one of the major reasons, along with the pure economically, why the US want to acquire everything. @@skyserf

[@skyserf]

_now or is likely to do that in the foreseeable future._ That’s impossible to know. _I agree that China shouldn't get a foodhold - obviously. Denmark also has a final say in some cases deemed to be potentially security issues, which has led to declining chinese offers._ That didn’t occur in a vaccum. The US highlighted its concerns to Denmark regarding security and defense concerns associated with Chinese investments in critical infrastructure in Greenland. The strategic location of Greenland in the Arctic makes it a significant concern for NATO and the U.S. in terms of security. Also, in 2020 the US reopened its consulate in Nuuk after being closed since 1953. The United States has also offered financial aid and investment to Greenland as an alternative to Chinese investments. This includes funding for economic development, educational initiatives, and infrastructure projects. _This is one of the major reasons, along with the pure economically, why the US want to acquire everything._ What are you try to posit here? Economics are a factor but preventing China from gaining influence and bases close to North America are the primary reasons. @fastertove

[@fastertove]

You're talking about why owning Greenland (or investments in the land) is smart for the US. I'm talking about why Greenland isn't for sale@@skyserf

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An american acquisition of greenland would be the largest single land aquision in the history of the US. Also of strategic national interest

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If they got Greenland,they would 3rd place (or remain in 3rd depending on who you ask) now beating Chinas size

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0:45 oversimplified would be happy

[@aim_da_idiot666]

So, if they did manage to buy Greenland, would they change the name or keep it?

[@Ranarim1807]

Probably keep it

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IF.

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Lets hope Trump gets in again, and works on buying it, this would be the best thing ever for America and the free world.

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@@kev492001lets hope that doesn’t happen

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well even if they purchase Greenland for one of many reasons the reason of “conquering Canada” is not even possible anymore cause of Canada and USA being good allies now.

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[@ferretman6790]

“Greenland is not Danish” it’s literally part of your country

[@fastertove]

She didn't say “Greenland is not Danish”. That is a wrong translation of what she actually said in Danish. The real sentence should be "Greenland isn't Denmark's" translated from "Grønland er ikke Danmarks".

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does greenland has any resources or something geographically value?

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Yes

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They have REE.

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[@bonecanoe86]

I always found the Danish response to Trump to be extremely hypocritical. "Greenland doesn't belong to the Danish, Greenland belongs to Greenland" Soooo.... you'll be renouncing your sovereignty over it then? What a clown show.

[@Zirtip]

Greenland is officially sovereign, just under the Kingdom of Denmark (i.e. has a monarch as the head of state even though they actually do absolutely nothing). They have their own governors and elections. Same with the Faroe Islands

[@zach2382]

@@Zirtip No they are not "A sovereign state is a state that has the highest authority over a territory" they do not have the highest authority can they engage in international relations with out going though Demark? No they can not. They have there own governors and elections so? ever US state and territory does to how does that make Greenland special at all? BBC "Greenland is the world's largest island and an autonomous Danish dependent territory with limited self-government and its own parliament." PBS " Greenland gained autonomy from Denmark in 1979, but the former colonial power still has control of the island's most important affairs." And Denmark's own website "The act means that Greenland can assume additional areas of responsibility. However, foreign policy, defence policy, and security policy cannot be transferred to Greenland." and one from Greenland "Although Greenland is geographically a part of the North American continent, it has been politically and culturally associated with Europe for about a millennium. Since 1721, Denmark has held colonies in Greenland, but the country was made part of Denmark in 1953."

[@Zirtip]

@@zach2382 From wikipedia: "Greenland is a self-governing entity within the constitutional monarchy of the Kingdom of Denmark, in which Queen Margrethe II is the head of state. The monarch officially retains executive power and presides over the Council of State (privy council). However, following the introduction of a parliamentary system of government, the duties of the monarch have since become strictly representative and ceremonial" They're self-governing within the Kingdom of Denmark (or the Danish Realm), which contains Greenland, the Faroe islands and Denmark proper. Obviously they wouldn't have their own army or foreign relations, but they have enough autonomy to govern themselves while not being a proper country.

[@fastertove]

Greenland is a very young country, and it's on its way to independence. They need to want it, and they need to be ready for it first. That is what the Danish prime minister was referring to, and why a sale isn't possible. This has been blindingly obviously for some time, if you had just the slightest knowledge on the subject, and something Trump (or his advisers) should have known. That is why he was made fun of.

[@fastertove]

@@zach2382 Becoming independent too soon is a valid concern for Greenlanders.

[@altendoyt]

I wish they could buy it so I can live in the northernmost point infinitely

[@therandomaustralianball5516]

I love USA, but I am actually happy that Denmark decided not to sell it to USA.

[@fastertove]

It is practically impossible for Denmark to sell Greenland.

[@fastertove]

@@zach2382 Yes it is.

[@THE_BagelMan]

​@@fastertoveback when the first couple of deals were made it could've been

[@fastertove]

​@@THE_BagelMan It could have been, yes. England was one of the major reasons why it didn't happen.

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lol

[@fastertove]

Denmark had relatively little war debt

[@real_logangifty07]

As a American, I dont want greenland to be apart of america because there few reasons why: resources, population and etc

[@kalebwieland4938]

Greenland is not danish, it should be independent.

[@fastertove]

It will be, when they are ready for it and if they want it then.

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[@ZachBruh38]

“Please give us Greenland 🇬🇱 🙏” - A message from an American 🇺🇸

[@drippyamongus3235]

"Nuh uh ☝" - A message from a Dane 🇩🇰

[@ladislavrocak]

GREENLAND SHOULD BE CZECH!!

[@peggysue5025]

"Slavery, Colonialism and Colonization" are evil things done and benefited by evildoers.. 🤷 Like I said, Slavery, Colonialism & Colonization are evil things done by evildoers. Here in Singapore, a tiny island with 6 million souls lives like sardines in a can, where else in nearby vast bountiful Australia in Asia-Pacific which is ten thousand times 10,000 bigger with a mere 27 million inhabitants.. A similar situation in tiny and packed Japan, which is running out of space and land. Do you know that their living room and bedroom are the same place, and that most Japanese people sleep in their living room?" 'Europe for Native Europeans, Africa for Native Africans, America for Native Americans, Asia-Pacific for Native Asians-Pacific islanders.. 🤷

[@kev492001]

Not everyone thought Alaska was a waste of money. A lot of people thought it was a good idea, and buying Greenland should be on the to do list of an American president, that wants America to be energy independent and powerful, it helps our allies too. Let's hope Trump gets in there again, because we know Biden and a Democrat will never think this far ahead in making America strong and propose.

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Losing Democracy isn't worth it. Traitor only wants to be dictator for a day? Use some common sense. Dictators don't ever stop at just one thing. We have seen Traitor's self control. There isn't any. Cowboy bone spurs should have said enough to you.

[@umadbra]

I was going to say, worst president? This dude still alive to serve under Brandon?

[@someguyfromarcticfreezer6854]

Under trump Greenland never considered to cooperate further with US officials.

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Just by saying the name "Brandon" says more about you than it does him. . . . . .

[@shanewilson8728]

If Denmark doesn't want to hand over Greenland to America, then America needs to use military force and claim it as the 51st state of America. 🇺🇲

[@fastertove]

Not going to happen.

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