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Trump's spat with Greenland: What's next for Greenlanders?

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Christian Blenker in Greenland
March 25, 2025

US President Donald Trump wants to seize control of the world's largest island, but Greenlanders rejected the idea in recent elections. Now, they're also calling for independence from Denmark.

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