“This Is Not a Joke”: Rubio Says Trump is Serious About Buying Greenland

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently doubled down on President Donald Trump’s proposal to purchase Greenland, emphasizing its importance to U.S. national interests. Speaking on The Megyn Kelly Show, Rubio made it clear that this was not a joke or a land grab, but a strategic issue for the United States. He reiterated that acquiring Greenland would be vital for U.S. security and geopolitical interests, particularly as the Arctic region becomes increasingly significant.

Rubio downplayed Trump’s earlier remarks about possibly using military force to acquire Greenland from Denmark, a NATO ally. While he did not dismiss the idea outright, Rubio defended Trump’s tough negotiation tactics, comparing them to business strategies that often involve maintaining leverage.

The conversation between Trump and Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen earlier this month saw tension over the proposed purchase, with Frederiksen affirming that Greenland is not for sale, a position echoed by Greenland’s own Prime Minister Múte Egede.

Rubio emphasized that the Arctic region, with its melting ice, is becoming crucial for shipping lanes, and if the U.S. does not act, China could gain influence over Greenland. He raised concerns about whether the U.S. could trust China not to make deals in the region or intervene, potentially even through force.

In essence, Rubio framed the potential acquisition of Greenland as not just a real estate transaction, but a key element of maintaining U.S. dominance in the Arctic and countering Chinese influence.

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