White House Officials Reaffirm Longstanding Interest in Greenland (Full Transcript)

Name: White House Officials Reaffirm Longstanding Interest in Greenland
Uploaded: 2026-01-07T19:11:36+00:00
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Description: Officials say Greenland acquisition has been discussed by Trump and earlier presidents, framing it as a recurring U.S. strategic consideration.

Officials say Greenland acquisition has been discussed by Trump and earlier presidents, framing it as a recurring U.S. strategic consideration.

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[00:00:00] Speaker 1: There have also been reports that the U.S. could potentially buy Greenland as one potential option on the table. What would such an offer look like? Is there anything monetarily you could provide in detail there?

[00:00:12] Speaker 2: Well, that's something that's currently being actively discussed by the president and his national security team.

[00:00:17] Speaker 3: Does the U.S. intend to buy Greenland? Can you clarify your comments to lawmakers this week?

[00:00:21] Speaker 4: Well, that's always been the president's intent from the very beginning. He said it very early on. I mean, this is not new. He talked about it in his first term, and he's not the first U.S. president that has examined or looked at how could we acquire Greenland. There's an interest there. But so I just reminded them of the fact that not only did Truman want to do it, but President Trump's been talking about this since his first term.

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The speakers discuss reports that the U.S. might buy Greenland, with one official saying the idea is actively discussed by the president and national security team. Another clarifies that acquiring Greenland has long been a stated intent of President Trump and notes historical precedent, including President Truman’s interest, framing it as an ongoing U.S. strategic interest rather than a new proposal.

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Officials Revisit U.S. Interest in Buying Greenland

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Neutral: The exchange is informational and policy-focused, emphasizing strategic interest and ongoing discussions without strong emotional language or evaluative framing.

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Question 1:
What do the speakers say about the idea of the U.S. buying Greenland?
It is a brand-new idea invented this week
It is being discussed and has been raised by past U.S. presidents
It has been officially agreed to by Denmark
It was ruled out by the president’s team
Correct Answer:
It is being discussed and has been raised by past U.S. presidents

Question 2:
Who is mentioned as having previously wanted to acquire Greenland?
Woodrow Wilson
Harry Truman
John F. Kennedy
Ronald Reagan
Correct Answer:
Harry Truman

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