Rubio says Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal is legit and driven by China concerns
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland and retake control of the Panama Canal is driven by legitimate national security interests stemming from growing concerns about Chinese activity in the Arctic and in Latin America.
‘This is not a joke’: Rubio says Trump is serious about buying Greenland
The secretary of State said purchasing the Danish territory is important to the country’s national interests in the Arctic.
Donald Trump's interest in buying Greenland 'not a joke', Marco Rubio says
"This is in our national interest and it needs to be solved," Rubio said. Greenland's prime minister has repeatedly said the island is not for sale.
Denmark stands firm on Greenland after Rubio says Trump's interest is no joke
Denmark said on Friday it meant seriously that Greenland is not for sale, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. President Donald Trump's interest in acquiring the island was "not a joke".
Rubio Says Trump Greenland Bid ‘Not a Joke,’ Citing China Risk
The top US diplomat said President Donald Trump’s proposal to buy Greenland “is not a joke” because of the risk that China would station resources on the island that threaten American security and the importance of Arctic shipping lanes for energy exports.
Marco Rubio Backs Trump's Greenland Stance: Issue Needs to be 'Solved'
During an interview with Megyn Kelly, Rubio said that Trump's desire to purchase the Danish territory of Greenland is serious.
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Confronted by Trump, Denmark Looks to Its European Neighbors for Support
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Denmark boosts Arctic defence spending by $2.1 billion, responding to US pressure
Denmark said on Monday it would spend 14.6 billion Danish crowns ($2.05 billion) boosting its military presence in the Arctic ...
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Joe Biden pushes out 99% of 'Investing in America' funds before Donald Trump's return
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Denmark and Other Nations Under Pressure Seek Lobbyists With Trump Ties
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Former Danish minister for Greenland discusses Trump’s push to acquire island
As President Donald Trump makes a very public effort to acquire Greenland, one former Danish official said Trump's attempts ...
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WHO’s Neglected Tropical Disease Day at unfamiliar odds with US stance
Prioritising US health, Trump has already frozen the supply of HIV and malaria medication aid to endemic countries.