The Real Reason Trump Wants Greenland

Saturday, January 17, 2026

How a billionaire with interests in Greenland encouraged Trump to acquire the territory

US president's friend Ronald Lauder " who first proposed Arctic expansion " is now making deals in the island

Posted by Corky at 03:26 PM | 3 COMMENTS | permalink | Comment on This Entry |

One day during his first term, Donald Trump summoned a top aide to discuss a new idea. "Trump called me down to the Oval Office," John Bolton, national security adviser in 2018, told the Guardian.

"He said a prominent businessman had just suggested the US buy Greenland."

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"It was an extraordinary proposal. And it originated from a longtime friend of the president who would go on to acquire business interests in the Danish territory.

Like many of those around the president, Lauder's policy suggestions appear to intersect with his business interests. As Trump has ratcheted up his threats to seize Greenland, Lauder has acquired commercial holdings there.

Lauder is also part of the consortium whose desire to access Ukrainian minerals appears to have spurred Trump to demand a share of the war-torn country's resources."

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#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-17 03:31 PM | Reply

"He said a prominent businessman had just suggested the US buy Greenland."

I see we've evolved from buying it, to simply taking it by force.

This is like a conversation with a hooker where you threaten rape if she won't accept your money to do unspeakable things.

#2 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-01-17 03:38 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"Greenland ERUPTS in MASSIVE PROTEST"

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#3 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-17 03:48 PM | Reply