What Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Would Do—and Why Greenland Matters (Full Transcript)

The proposed “golden dome” is a layered missile-defense network. Greenland’s Arctic location could aid tracking, but experts warn it’s costly and years away.

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[00:00:00] Speaker 1: President Trump says that he wants to build a golden dome and that part of it could sit on Greenland. But what even is it? Now, despite its name, this is not a physical dome. Instead, it's a series of satellites and sensors and interceptors designed to detect and track and shoot down incoming missiles before they hit the United States or Canada. Think of it like a supercharged version of Israel's Iron Dome. And what about Greenland? Well, Greenland matters because of where it sits, high in the Arctic, along likely missile paths from countries like Russia or like China. Now, experts say that this could take many years to achieve. It could cost well over $100 billion. And for the time being, this is all a concept and not yet a construction site.

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President Trump has proposed a “golden dome” missile-defense concept—an integrated network of satellites, sensors, and interceptors intended to detect, track, and destroy incoming missiles before they reach the U.S. or Canada. The idea is likened to an expanded, more capable version of Israel’s Iron Dome. Greenland is cited as strategically important due to its Arctic location along potential missile trajectories from Russia or China. Experts note the project would likely take many years, could cost well over $100 billion, and remains conceptual rather than an active construction effort.

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Explainer: Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ and Greenland’s Role

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Key Takeaways

The “golden dome” is not a literal dome but a layered missile-defense network of space- and ground-based components.
It aims to detect, track, and intercept missiles before they reach North America.
Greenland’s Arctic geography makes it strategically relevant to potential missile flight paths from Russia or China.
Experts expect a long development timeline and costs potentially exceeding $100 billion.
The proposal is currently conceptual, not a funded or underway construction project.

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Neutral: The tone is explanatory and matter-of-fact, outlining what the proposed system is, why Greenland is relevant, and noting expert cautions about timeline and cost without strong approval or disapproval.

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