May 13, 2026
Trump Takes Greenland (Sort of)
Timothy Birdnow
Hmmmm....
The BBC reported early Tuesday that the Trump administration is "holding regular negotiations with Denmark to expand its military presence in Greenland," according to "the usual sources familiar with the discussions." While a far cry from Trump's opening position of making the Danes turn over Greenland and recognizing it as an American possession — the "easy way" or "the hard way," as Trump put it — the discussions reportedly include more than just a handful of new military bases.
One source told the Beeb that administration officials "floated an arrangement in which the three new military bases would be formally designated as U.S. sovereign territory."
That's the twist.
The denial of the use of air bases in places like Spain and Italy illustrated more than anything the dire need for control of at least part of Greenland. The Danes could just say no to us any time they pleased in a conflict and we'd be powerless to overrule them.
So we may get sovereignty over our military bases on the frozen island.
While this isn't a done deal yet it looks likely to go through.
Tired of winning yet?
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A time may come when Spain, and/or Italy may find they want America's help and not get it, and wonder why.
Posted by: Dana Mathewson at May 13, 2026 08:22 PM (e45L/)
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Indeed so. Friendship goes both ways and they will learn that not being a friend means you can't call on us when the chips are down.
Posted by: Timothy Birdnow at May 14, 2026 06:10 AM (oflqW)
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