Former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Carla Sands expressed optimism on Newsmax Monday that President Donald Trump would negotiate a deal for the United States to acquire Greenland, calling it a “common sense solution.”
Appearing on “Finnerty,” Sands addressed speculation about whether such a deal could take place and what it would mean for the region.
“Well, you know, the Danish are great allies. We love the Danes, and we want them to continue to be great allies,” Sands said. “But the matter of fact is that President Trump is offering a common-sense solution to a really thorny problem.”
Sands emphasized that Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, presents security and development challenges that Denmark is not equipped to handle.
“We have our hemisphere, and it is not secure. Denmark can’t afford to defend or develop Greenland, and we love the Greenlanders. They want opportunity, like all people do. They want good-paying jobs. They want to be secure. Denmark can’t do it,” she said.
“And so I hope that talks will start soon that will bring everyone together around the table and come up with a common sense solution. I think that’s the way forward.”
