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In tomorrow's parliamentary elections, Greenlanders will be deciding whether to support politicians who have called for independence from Denmark, which colonized Greenland 300 years ago. It was a Danish colony until 1953. Today, Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark that receives annual funding from Copenhagen to fund its police, judiciary and defense, among other things.
In tomorrow's parliamentary elections, Greenlanders will be deciding whether to support politicians who have called for independence from Denmark, which colonized Greenland 300 years ago. It was a Danish colony until 1953. Today, Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark that receives annual funding from Copenhagen to fund its police, judiciary and defense, among other things.
But with Trump now vying to take control, it's given voters there more to think about. Some believe it's even more important to be independent. Others argue that separating from Denmark could make it far more vulnerable to the threat of American colonization. Vass told us a few reasons why Trump sees Greenland as valuable. Aside from it already being home to a U.S.
But with Trump now vying to take control, it's given voters there more to think about. Some believe it's even more important to be independent. Others argue that separating from Denmark could make it far more vulnerable to the threat of American colonization. Vass told us a few reasons why Trump sees Greenland as valuable. Aside from it already being home to a U.S.
But with Trump now vying to take control, it's given voters there more to think about. Some believe it's even more important to be independent. Others argue that separating from Denmark could make it far more vulnerable to the threat of American colonization. Vass told us a few reasons why Trump sees Greenland as valuable. Aside from it already being home to a U.S.
military base that monitors space and missile threats, the island has a vast amount of natural resources, including rare earth minerals that are critical to high-tech industries.
military base that monitors space and missile threats, the island has a vast amount of natural resources, including rare earth minerals that are critical to high-tech industries.
military base that monitors space and missile threats, the island has a vast amount of natural resources, including rare earth minerals that are critical to high-tech industries.
85% of Greenlanders oppose joining the United States. And for those who support independence, Trump's interest in the island has buoyed their cause.
85% of Greenlanders oppose joining the United States. And for those who support independence, Trump's interest in the island has buoyed their cause.
85% of Greenlanders oppose joining the United States. And for those who support independence, Trump's interest in the island has buoyed their cause.
Recently, Donald Trump Jr. visited the territory, followed by the Nelk Boys, a group of Gen Z right-leaning influencers on YouTube who handed out $100 bills telling locals, welcome to America. One father whose son came home with a $100 bill told Bloomberg he found it, quote, disgusting and that it crossed a line. However, tomorrow's vote plays out.
Recently, Donald Trump Jr. visited the territory, followed by the Nelk Boys, a group of Gen Z right-leaning influencers on YouTube who handed out $100 bills telling locals, welcome to America. One father whose son came home with a $100 bill told Bloomberg he found it, quote, disgusting and that it crossed a line. However, tomorrow's vote plays out.
Recently, Donald Trump Jr. visited the territory, followed by the Nelk Boys, a group of Gen Z right-leaning influencers on YouTube who handed out $100 bills telling locals, welcome to America. One father whose son came home with a $100 bill told Bloomberg he found it, quote, disgusting and that it crossed a line. However, tomorrow's vote plays out.
One former chief analyst at the Danish Defense Intelligence Service told Bloomberg that it could have a far-reaching impact on Europe's security. Let's turn now to a political battle involving soda. President Trump is a big fan. He reportedly has several Diet Cokes a day. But Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
One former chief analyst at the Danish Defense Intelligence Service told Bloomberg that it could have a far-reaching impact on Europe's security. Let's turn now to a political battle involving soda. President Trump is a big fan. He reportedly has several Diet Cokes a day. But Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
One former chief analyst at the Danish Defense Intelligence Service told Bloomberg that it could have a far-reaching impact on Europe's security. Let's turn now to a political battle involving soda. President Trump is a big fan. He reportedly has several Diet Cokes a day. But Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
calls it poison and wants to make it so Americans can't spend their food aid benefits on it. Wall Street Journal reporter Christina Peterson told us about the efforts to modify SNAP. That's the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
calls it poison and wants to make it so Americans can't spend their food aid benefits on it. Wall Street Journal reporter Christina Peterson told us about the efforts to modify SNAP. That's the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
calls it poison and wants to make it so Americans can't spend their food aid benefits on it. Wall Street Journal reporter Christina Peterson told us about the efforts to modify SNAP. That's the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.