By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen, Reuters
Photo: NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP
Leaders from major European powers have rallied behind Greenland, saying the Arctic island belongs to its people, following a renewed threat by United States President Donald Trump to take over the Danish territory.
Trump has in recent days repeated that he wants to gain control of Greenland, an idea first voiced in 2019 during his first presidency, arguing it is vital for the US military, and that Denmark has not done enough to protect it.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller on Monday dismissed concerns about Danish sovereignty.
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