Within hours of President-elect Donald Trump
states “I hear the people of Greenland are MAGA,” Donald Trump Jr. and Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk said as they descended on the Danish territory's capital Nuuk on Monday.
In an exclusive interview on Wednesday, Kirk told the Blaze Media co-founder: glenn beck He spoke about the perception-altering experience he and Donald Trump Jr. had in Greenland, and discussed why purchasing the island would “bring exponential benefits to the United States.”
“I think we can broker this deal,” Kirk concluded. “Only President Trump can do that.”
President Trump does not seem willing to prioritize foreign sensibilities over the security and prosperity of the United States.
“The United States feels that ownership and control of Greenland is absolutely necessary.”
For example, since his landslide victory in November, President Trump has pressured Canada to close its trade deficit with the United States, increase military spending, and strengthen its southern border, while joking about turning the northern region into its 51st state. I called. Trump has already secured concessions and promises from Ottawa.
President Trump, who similarly does not want to tolerate violence from Panama, has warned that the US-made canal in the southern country will fall into the “wrong hands,” namely, into the hands of the Chinese Communist Party regime, which currently controls ports at both ends of Panama. The White House has made it clear that it will never allow them to cross. canal.
Greenland appears to be another geographic concern for the president-elect, with a population of less than 60,000 people, a wealth of underutilized natural resources, and an area of 83,000 acres that is home to the northernmost U.S. military base. The 6,330-square-mile island has repeatedly been suggested as Greenland. It is particularly important real estate related to the national security of the United States.
When Trump announced on Dec. 22 that he would select Ken Howley, the former U.S. ambassador to Sweden, as ambassador to Denmark, he spoke of the possibility of acquiring Greenland during his first term, expressing continued interest.
states“For purposes of national security and freedom around the world, the United States feels that ownership and control of Greenland is absolutely necessary.”
Beck said that while President Trump's comments about Canada could be characterized as a mix of trolling and bargaining, his interest in putting the red, white and blue on Greenland is genuine. He pointed out that this reflects a “president who is looking to the future.”
After spending time with Donald Trump Jr. and the people of Greenland this week, Kirk believes the island is a better investment than Beck's $1 trillion figure. It seemed like that.
“What does it offer? First of all, striking beauty,” Kirk told Beck. “I mean, I think you'll love it. … Photos don't do it justice. I'm talking about unspoiled, serene beauty. That's number one. Number two: It's an amazing natural resource that the current Danish government, which manages Greenland, does not allow the local population to take advantage of or exploit. It's about resources that they may not be aware of.
“There may be a lot of direct flights from New York and Chicago to Nuuk.”
U.S. Geological Survey estimates
shown The island could hold 17.5 billion barrels of undiscovered oil and 148 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
Kirk's third reason to justify purchasing Greenland is its rare earth minerals, many of which are
considered While calling it vital to U.S. security and economy, he also emphasized the island's geopolitical value.
Scott Stevenson, a professor of policy analysis at Pardee Rand Graduate School, said:
highlighted In 2019, the island was named because it is “located in the heart of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, along several shipping lanes that are becoming more accessible as sea ice melts.” It is thought that it may be worth controlling. [the] Numerous transcontinental flight routes depend on Greenland airspace. ”
“Given Russia's military buildup in the Arctic and China's recent attempts to buy a naval base and build an airport on the island, controlling Greenland could make strategic sense for the United States. Yes,” Stevenson continued. “Taking over responsibility for Greenland's diplomacy from Denmark would give the United States veto power on security issues and allow it to counter China's growing influence on the island.”
“I think this is the best investment America could make in my lifetime,” Beck said.
Kirk suggested that there was both interest in joining the U.S. and hostility toward Denmark among the local population, noting that acquiring Greenland is “completely possible, especially with the arrival of President Trump. “This would be a huge national security benefit for the United States.” This is because the Arctic is becoming a hot center between China and Russia. ”
“One day we might see a lot of nonstop flights from New York and Chicago to Nuuk,” Kirk said. “I want to welcome Greenland into the United States.”
Blaze News previously reported that one year after U.S. Secretary of State William Seward:
proposed US says annexation of island 'deserves serious consideration' It's getting closer Take Greenland and Iceland from Denmark for less than $6 million in gold.
The Associated Press, citing previously classified documents,
reported In 1991, the Truman administration volunteered to purchase Greenland from Denmark in 1946 for $100 million. At the time, the late Sen. Owen Brewster (R-Maine) called the move a “military necessity.”
“I was amazed at the global movement that MAGA has created.”
When asked if the Danes would be interested this time, Kirk said: “This is the trick of the trade, right? So let's think out loud here, number one, how much say do the Danes actually have?” We're going to pay the full amount.” Basically, we're the ones who provide their military defense through NATO, you know, and we're the ones who continue to fund all the military bases across Europe. Leverage some of that muscle and leverage some of the blank checks that we've been writing across Europe. ”
Donald Trump Jr. and Kirk appear to have decided to go on a trip after the president-elect brought up Greenland again.
According to Kirk, Donald Trump Jr., a huge outdoorsman, said, “Why don't you go on a trip to Greenland and learn about the culture and see what's going on there?'' What about?’ ?’And one thing led to another and I was invited. ”
The TPUSA founder said they flew to Nuuk on “Trump Force One in the middle of the night,” where Kirk was “amazed by the global movement that MAGA has created.”
“Hundreds of people greeted us on the streets of Nuuk, people wearing MAGA hats, people who love America and want to be a part of America,” Kirk said. . “I was amazed at the global movement that MAGA has created.”
Some Greenlanders apparently told Kirk and Trump Jr. that Copenhagen was disrespecting their concerns and mistreating them. But Americans take them seriously and cherish the land they love.
“Isn't that what America is about? We don't care where you're from. We care about your potential,” Kirk told Beck.
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