US President Donald Trump has once again expressed his desire to purchase Greenland, citing national security and global freedom concerns. In a move that has left many questioning his motives, Trump announced the appointment of Ken Howery, co-founder of PayPal, as the new US ambassador to Denmark.
Greenland has been a Danish colony since 1721 and formally became a self-governing territory in 1979. Trump's previous attempt to purchase the island in 2019 was met with a resounding rejection from the Danish government, prompting him to cancel a state visit to Denmark.
This latest move comes just a day after Trump requested that Panama reduce fees for US ships passing through the Panama Canal, sparking concerns that he may be trying to exert more control over key strategic territories.
The appointment of Howery, a long-time supporter of Trump's, has been met with suspicion by many, who point to his close ties to the president and the unclear motivations behind Trump's continued interest in Greenland.
The potential implications of Trump's plan to buy Greenland are far-reaching and complex, ranging from the impact on international relations to the potential economic and environmental consequences of such a move.