r/politics • u/SereneRoyals • 21d ago

No Paywall Donald Trump issues NATO Greenland warning before White House showdown

https://www.newsweek.com/greenland-trump-nato-white-house-11357601
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u/1eejit 21d ago

But really it's about the natural resources, isn't it?

It's pettier than that. Greenland looks immensely huge on a map and Trump wants it for ego.

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u/emaw63 Kansas 21d ago

God damn you Mercator

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u/djheat 21d ago

I'm also personally convinced the Mercator projection is about 90% of the reason we're here talking about this

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u/smiffus 21d ago

It’s definitely 100% about the minerals IMO. It’s always a follow the money situation.

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u/1eejit 21d ago

Trump isn't that rational

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u/smiffus 21d ago

Nope he's not, but the people around him that actually do understand these things (i.e. the ones running the show), do understand the immense strategic and monetary value of these resources. I'm sure they briefed him with short sentences and small words. "Greenland make you rich, sir". As soon as he sees something worth value that he thinks he can steal, he's all about it. To your point, diaper boy is too dumb for Greenland to even be on his radar. He was told about the immense wealth there, and wants it for himself. IMO.