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Trump allies revive Greenland, Canada takeover talk

Allies of former President Trump are reviving discussions about the U.S. potentially taking control of Greenland and Canada. Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged Trump's repeated assertions that the U.S. needs to control Greenland for defense purposes, noting ongoing diplomatic talks with Denmark and Greenland. Similarly, Trump has referred to Canada as the "51st State," a sentiment echoed by the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, though leaders in both Greenland and Canada have firmly stated their territories are not for sale. AI

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Trump allies revive Greenland, Canada takeover talk

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Avery Lotz ·

    Trump allies renew Greenland, Canada takeover talk

    <p>Greenland remains part of Denmark "for now," Secretary of State <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/rubio-trump-iran-israel-attacks" target="_blank">Marco Rubio</a> said during a Wednesday House hearing — a nod to President Trump's <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/…