
US president claims exploration to begin in Greenland despite the territory being self-governing under Denmark
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Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark. The US president's statement follows a campaign event in Alaska.
US President Donald Trump said “massive” oil, gas and mineral exploration is set to begin in “our new and beautiful Greenland” early on Wednesday.
It was not immediately clear what exploration or developments the US president was referring to in his post, and Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark, rather than a part of the United States.
Trump posted on social media following a campaign event on Tuesday in Wasilla, Alaska, to stump for Republican US Senator Dan Sullivan as he seeks his third term to represent the state in an election against Democratic former US congresswoman Mary Peltola.
Rising energy prices – a direct result of Trump’s war in Iran – are creating serious and sustained financial hardships for America’s working class ahead of the midterm elections next month. Trump’s comments on Wednesday are likely aimed at addressing voters’ concerns before they head to the polls.

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