Trump backpedals on threats against Greenland, but allies say damage has been done
January 21, 2026
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5:15Now PlayingTrump backpedals on threats against Greenland, but allies say damage has been done
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as posted by the channelPresident Trump announced what he called the framework of a deal over Greenland, the Danish island he had threatened to take over. There are not many details, but Trump said it would allow the U.S. to build missile defense bases and mine for minerals. Even as the president has taken an off-ramp, many Europeans and Canadians say the damage has already been done. Nick Schifrin reports.
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