85% of Greenlanders don't want their island to become part of the U.S., poll finds
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Danish Poll: US Considered Major Threat Amid Greenland Tensions
Above: Icebergs from the Jakobshavn Glacier, near the village of Ilulissat, Greenland on July 24, 2013. Image copyright: Joe Raedle/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
President Trump wants to acquire control of Greenland to ensure economic security and defend against Chinese and Russian threats in the Arctic region. The territory's strategic location and valuable resources make it an essential asset for American interests, comparable to a large real estate acquisition that would benefit both nations.
Anti-Trump narrative
Greenland's autonomy and self-determination must be respected, with any decisions about its future resting primarily with its people. The overwhelming opposition from both Danish and Greenlandic populations, combined with the territory's existing path toward potential independence, makes any discussion of a US acquisition inappropriate and concerning.