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Seek U.S. control or major deal over Greenland
“Owning stakes in Greenland means securing America’s future.”
Promise broken Promise Date: 01 Feb 2025 Promise Deadline: Indefinite
Promise Details

Vance echoed President Trump’s earlier idea that the U.S. should seek control or a strategic economic partnership with Greenland, citing national-security reasons and access to Arctic resources. He suggested investing in Greenland infrastructure to “ensure U.S. influence in the Arctic for generations.” Greenlandic and Danish officials rejected the notion. No negotiation followed; proposal met international ridicule.

Why it is broken

Proposal for U.S. control or strategic deal over Greenland rejected by Denmark/Greenland; no follow-through.

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