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riversedge

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Wed Jan 7, 2026, 07:13 AM Jan 7

Trump Warned Europe Could Seize US Bases if He Tries to Take Greenland [View all]

Seems like more and more countries are increasing their military supplies-planes, gear, ammo, etc .


I think of all the money spent on this.




Trump Warned Europe Could Seize US Bases if He Tries to Take Greenland

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Trump Warned Europe Could Seize US Bases if He Tries to Take Greenland


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Morgan Wanyonyi by Morgan Wanyonyi January 7, 2026

Trump Warned Europe Could Seize Us Military Bases If He Tries To Take Greenland, Austrian Nato Chair Says

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Denmark, which governs Greenland, firmly rejected the proposal, insisting the territory is not for sale and that its people have the right to determine their own future. The idea was widely criticized across Europe as unrealistic and diplomatically reckless.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has urged the U.S. to stop what has been described as threats against a historically close ally and reaffirmed that Greenland is not for sale.


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The most striking part of the Austrian official’s warning was the suggestion that European countries could seize or restrict U.S. military bases on their soil in retaliation for a forced move on Greenland. The United States operates dozens of bases across Europe, which are central to NATO’s defense posture, especially in Eastern Europe, where deterrence against Russia remains a top priority.......................
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