'America stands with Greenland': Trump posts new video, promoting US military support for island

Trending

+Text Size

Small
Medium
Large

Donald Trump shares a new video emphasizing America’s support for Greenland’s security amid his interest in annexing the island. The video highlights historical and contemporary challenges, including threats from Russia and China. Vice President Vance’s recent visit to Greenland includes military briefings and strengthens US-Greenland relations, despite Greenland’s ongoing ties with Denmark.

Donald Trump shared a new video, showcasing America’s military support towards Greenland’s security as the US President had repeatedly shown interest in annexing the semiautonomous island.

Trump shared a video on X on Friday, concluding with “America stands with Greenland,” which represents one of several diplomatic overtures following Trump’s declaration to acquire the territory, citing American national security interests.

“In the cold silence of the Tundra, a bond was born. Not from treaties or trade, but from blood and bravery. While Germany controlled Europe, the Nazis set their sights on the Artic. Greenland became an unwitting combatant and the United States stepped in, not to conquer, but to protect,” the narrator says in the 90-second video.

“In 1943, nearly a thousand American soldiers with four chaplains set forth from New York to Greenland, carrying with them hope, duty and a quiet fear. But their ship was torpedoed by a Nazi U-boat and the frigid waters of the North Atlantic became a grave,” the video continues, highlighting the chaplains’ heroic efforts in saving both Americans and Greenlanders.

The video addresses contemporary challenges: “Greenland faces threats from Russian aggression and Chinese expansion. Our shared legacy lives on in every mission, every Arctic patrol, every partnership forged in the shadows of melting ice and rising tensions… Now is the time to stand together again – for peace, for security and for the future.”

The video was released as Vice President Vance was completing his visit to Greenland. There, Vance toured the US’s Pituffik Space Base, which is in the northwestern part of the island. Vance also got a military briefing on Arctic security.

During his visit, Vance commented: “The president is really interested in Arctic security, as you all know, and it’s only going to get bigger over the coming decades.”

Prior to Vance’s arrival, Greenland’s capital Nuuk announced a new broad government coalition, indicating continued Danish relations for the present.

Following his visit, Vance reshared Trump’s video, stating: “Usha and I are on our way home from an incredible journey to Greenland. We can’t wait to come back again soon. America stands with Greenland!”

TOI World Desk

At TOI World Desk, our dedicated team of seasoned journalists and passionate writers tirelessly sifts through the vast tapestry of global events to bring you the latest news and diverse perspectives round the clock. With an unwavering commitment to accuracy, depth, and timeliness, we strive to keep you informed about the ever-evolving world, delivering a nuanced understanding of international affairs to our readers. Join us on a journey across continents as we unravel the stories that shape our interconnected world.Read More

End of Article