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The historical relationship between Greenland and the US

As Donald Trump’s foreign policy manoeuvres shift from Venezuela to Greenland, much of his rhet...

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09.30 9 Jan 2026


The historical relationship between Greenland and the US


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09.30 9 Jan 2026


As Donald Trump’s foreign policy manoeuvres shift from Venezuela to Greenland, much of his rhetoric has caused deep alarm within Europe and beyond. The Trump Administration has made it clear that they intend to acquire the Arctic territory one way or another. However, is the commentary around all this missing some historical context?

Newstalk reporter Simon Tierney has been investigating.


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