President Donald Trump's reported interest in purchasing Greenland from Denmark has caused a stir in Danish politics, with lawmakers condemning the idea as absurd and 'grotesque'. The Wall Street Journal first reported on Trump's desire to buy Greenland, citing sources saying he has repeatedly expressed interest and directed aides to explore its feasibility. The Washington Post also reported that Trump has mentioned the idea for weeks, bewildering some aides who believe it isn't serious. Danish lawmakers argue that selling Greenland would be akin to selling citizens and highlight the potential dangers of Trump's reported directive
Amid reports that President Donald Trump has directed aides to examine whether the United States can purchase Greenland --an autonomous territory of Denmark --Danish lawmakers on Friday condemned the idea as both absurd and 'grotesque.' 'If he is truly contemplating this, then this is final proof that he has gone mad,' Soren Espersen, foreign affairs spokesman for the Danish People's Party, told local broadcaster DR.
The Washington Post, which cited two people with direct knowledge of the president's directive, reported that Trump's 'request has bewildered aides, some of whom continue to believe it isn't serious, but Trump has mentioned it for weeks.' 'It was unclear why Trump might want the United States to buy Greenland,' the Post reported, 'though his administration has identified the Arctic as an area of growing importance to U.S. national security interests.
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