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ificandream

(11,459 posts)
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 10:55 PM Mar 2025

JD Vance Warns There's 'Very Strong Evidence' China, Russia Want Greenland [View all]

Source: Newsweek

Vice President JD Vance criticized Denmark on Friday for what he called an "underinvestment" in Greenland, saying there was "very strong evidence" that Russia and China want the island and access to its resources. Vance's remarks at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland come as President Donald Trump advocates for a United States takeover of the island.

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"Our message to Denmark is very simple," Vance said during the visit. "You have not done a good job by the people of Greenland. Denmark has not kept pace in devoting the resources necessary to keep this base, to keep our troops, and in my view to keep the people of Greenland safe from a lot of aggressive incursions from Russia, from China, and from other nations."

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"Why does Greenland matter so much?" Vance said. "We know that Russia and China and other nations are taking an extraordinary interest in Arctic passageways, Arctic naval routes, and in the minerals of the Arctic territories. We need to ensure America is leading in the Arctic."

Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/jd-vance-warns-very-strong-evidence-china-russia-want-greenland-2052307



Nothing like a little fearmongering to show your weakness, Vance. magas are stupid enough to believe it but the smarter people of Greenland sure the hell won't.
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The most powerful military on earth (that would be US) has a base there and it's under the NATO umbrella BeyondGeography Mar 2025 #1
Just like everything Trump is. ificandream Mar 2025 #3
Oh here we go. RandySF Mar 2025 #2
I'm not sure he wants a war between the U.S., China and Russia. ificandream Mar 2025 #4
If there's very strong evidence, show it to us! Prove you're not as big a fucking liar as your slave master is... Enter stage left Mar 2025 #5
Basically the Roman Empire invasion strategy. Nt BadgerKid Mar 2025 #6
"I heard things." JoseBalow Mar 2025 #7
We could set up some sort of mutual defense pact with our most trusted allies Salviati Mar 2025 #8
And make it a treaty approved by the Senate so the president can't undo it Walleye Mar 2025 #28
What allies? Trump has destroyed our relationships with very single former ally. Wiz Imp Mar 2025 #36
The answer would be for the US to keep NATO strong. delisen Mar 2025 #9
Its funny since we have a US Air Force Base there. Historic NY Mar 2025 #10
There is even stronger evidence that Trump wants Greenland. DFW Mar 2025 #11
If Trump and Vance are really so concerned, they could have talked to Denmark about reopening some of the bases Emrys Mar 2025 #12
Man we sure do fuck up shit kkmarie Mar 2025 #13
Cleaning it all up would be good faith but requires competence to even conceive of it. Deserves own OP & Journalizing.nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2025 #22
I'd seen those barrels in pics but I thought it was sod underpants Mar 2025 #31
Ww have to invade you to protect you. Irish_Dem Mar 2025 #14
What's to worry about Russia? no_hypocrisy Mar 2025 #15
"I looked the man (Putin) in the eye. RazorbackExpat Mar 2025 #44
He read it on FB. Evidence. twodogsbarking Mar 2025 #16
Vance: Clueless and Useful ESM Mar 2025 #17
Horseshit, as usual. (nt) Paladin Mar 2025 #18
Remember retiredwelder Mar 2025 #19
I had the same thought. Welcome to DU. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2025 #21
Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Mar 2025 #23
America won't be leading anywhere anymore. travelingthrulife Mar 2025 #20
Being that defenseless little Greenland is located so close to both Russia and China... truthisfreedom Mar 2025 #24
They're not going to get it Red Mountain Mar 2025 #25
Where is his suit?? murpheeslaw Mar 2025 #26
Yeah underpants Mar 2025 #30
So help protect it C_U_L8R Mar 2025 #27
Donald, the Nobel peace prize committee is not gonna like all this saber rattling Walleye Mar 2025 #29
Make Appropriating Greenland A priority underpants Mar 2025 #32
What do you mean by that? How's that any difference than taking it over... brush Mar 2025 #34
MAGA underpants Mar 2025 #38
Explain pls or we'll assume you're rooting for trump. brush Mar 2025 #40
I was making a joke about MAGA underpants Mar 2025 #41
Understood (n/t) wyn borkins Mar 2025 #45
I was making a joke about MAGA underpants Mar 2025 #42
Not at all obvios. You might use the sarcasm gif and you won't be misunderstood. brush Mar 2025 #43
Got It (n/t) wyn borkins Mar 2025 #46
Greenland should require that the US should clean up the environmental hazards left behind on the former military... brush Mar 2025 #33
Excellent Suggestions :: Makes Good Sense :: Appreciations :: (n/t) wyn borkins Mar 2025 #47
any foreign invasion would instantly turn into a search and rescue operation muriel_volestrangler Mar 2025 #35
There's strong evidence that Russia wants Ukraine, yet Trump seems to want to give it to them andym Mar 2025 #37
This from the guy who admitted he made up Retrograde Mar 2025 #39
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