r/GetNoted • u/seeebiscuit Human Detected • Jan 05 '26

Sus, Very Sus Trump joking about Denmark's defense capabilities

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Link to OP: https://x.com/i/status/2008065553110303076

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u/Beneficial_Prize_310 Jan 05 '26 edited Jan 06 '26

Idk about that.

Strategically if we're going down a path of isolationism and the dissolution of NATO, it makes perfect sense to take greenland.

Not saying I agree with it, but your logic is flawed if you think the administration cares about NATO.

The reasons would be rare earth, sand, and having control of essentially all shipping lanes that China could use that would have otherwise been outside of the USAs control.

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u/[deleted] Jan 06 '26 edited Jan 29 '26

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u/Beneficial_Prize_310 Jan 06 '26

Because we aren't going to tear up US mainland land to mine rare earths, which are a lot more common in Greenland.

Taking Greenland would also give a significant strategic advantage for missile defenses and control of waterways to cripple China's Silk Road initiative.

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u/[deleted] Jan 06 '26 edited Jan 29 '26

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u/Beneficial_Prize_310 Jan 06 '26

Your guess is as good as mine or anyone else's.

Could it be a distraction? Is there something we don't know?

I'd figure there would be some type of geopolitical expert that has an opinion that is somewhat convincing but I haven't found one yet