Donald Jr. visit to Greenland. Trump issued warning by Macron
Introduction
France has issued a stern warning to President-elect Donald Trump regarding his threats of military action concerning Greenland. Here are the key points:
France’s Warning
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that the European Union will not allow other nations to attack its “sovereign borders”. He emphasized:
The EU is a strong continent and will defend its borders
There is no question of letting other nations attack EU sovereign borders, regardless of who they are
While he doesn’t believe the US would invade Greenland, the world has entered a period where “survival of the fittest” prevails
Barrot urged the European Commission to do more to protect the bloc from interference or threats, saying “we must wake up and build up our strength”.
Trump’s Greenland Statements
Trump has reiterated his desire to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark:
He refused to rule out using military or economic force to seize Greenland
Trump claimed Greenland is “essential” for US national and economic security
He threatened to impose economic sanctions on Denmark if it doesn’t cede control of Greenland
Donald Trump Jr.’s Visit to Greenland
Donald Trump Jr. visited Greenland on January 7, 2025. The motives behind his visit appear to be:
Official stance: It was described as a private trip to create video content for his podcast, unrelated to official matters.
Speculation: The visit heightened speculation that the incoming Trump administration could seek to take control of Greenland.
Political overtones: Despite claims of being a private visit, the trip had political implications:
It coincided with President-elect Trump reaffirming his ambition to incorporate Greenland into the United States
Trump Jr. is a prominent player in his father’s political movement and has served on his presidential transition team
Social media presence: Trump Jr. later shared a photo on social media featuring himself with a group of Greenlanders wearing pro-Trump hats.
Conclusion
While the official stance maintains it was a private visit, the timing and circumstances suggest it may have been part of a broader strategy to gauge interest and support for Trump’s Greenland ambitions.