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Lindsey Graham Dismisses European Fears Over Trump's Greenland Takeover Plans

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Senator Lindsey Graham offered a blunt dismissal of European concerns about President Trump's vocal push to acquire Greenland. Speaking at POLITICO's Munich Security Conference, Graham told attendees nervous about the controversial plan, 'Who gives a s--- who owns Greenland?

I don’t.' His comments came as Trump has repeatedly linked his desire for Greenland's ownership to his perceived lack of a Nobel Peace Prize and has pressured Denmark for 'Complete and Total Control.' While Graham downplayed the political fallout, saying 'I think we’re good' regarding Denmark relations, his remarks underscore the significant strain the U.S. acquisition bid is placing on NATO alliances and transatlantic ties. The push, which Trump has framed as psychologically important, has sparked questions about its strategic rationale beyond symbolic gestures.