Trump and Greenland: How MAGA went Arctic

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Why does President Trump really want Greenland? The Arctic territory is rich in vital minerals and oil. And it hosts an important American military base as the race for dominance in the Arctic heats up between China, Russia and the USA. But drill down beneath Trump's stated reasons and the true picture is less clear. A financier-turned-MAGA operative and his Greenlandic protégé, the small print of right-wing wish list Project 2025, and a penchant for big places on maps might better explain the recent diplomatic crisis. Lucy Proctor delves into the backstory to Trump's insistence on acquiring Greenland. (Photo: The US flag is displayed on the exterior of the United States Consulate on 26 March, 2025, in Nuuk, Greenland. Credit: Leon Neal/Getty Images)