Trump's 51st State Hint: Greenland or Canada? New Message Sparks Geopolitical Debate
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News18•25-01-2026, 16:30
Trump's 51st State Hint: Greenland or Canada? New Message Sparks Geopolitical Debate
- •Former President Donald Trump's recent message has reignited debate about the US acquiring a 51st state, with Greenland and Canada as potential contenders.
- •Trump previously expressed interest in Greenland due to its strategic importance and rare minerals in the Arctic region.
- •His recent comment calling Canadian PM Mark Carney a 'governor' and threatening tariffs suggested treating Canada like a US state, sparking surprise.
- •Experts view Trump's statements as political messaging or pressure tactics, noting that adding a new state requires a complex constitutional process and international consensus.
- •Both Denmark (for Greenland) and Canadian leaders have previously rejected such suggestions as unrealistic and unacceptable, despite the Arctic's growing strategic importance.
Why It Matters: Trump's remarks on Greenland and Canada as potential 51st states stir geopolitical debate, though experts see it as rhetoric.
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