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President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China while downplaying the nation’s current defenses, according to local officials and Arctic experts. Although Trump cited national security concerns when proposing a U.S. purchase of the territory in 2019, experts contend that Greenland already benefits from NATO protection via Denmark and increased U.S. military presence in the region. Analysts argue that the move appears driven more by economic and geopolitical ambitions, specifically access to rare earth minerals and strategic positioning, rather than immediate security needs.
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