Trump’s desire to buy Greenland was reportedly fueled by its vast untapped natural resources and its strategic location. In typical Trump fashion, he described the purchase as “a large real estate deal” and argued that it would benefit both the U.S. and Greenland. The proposal, however, was met with swift rejection by Denmark. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the idea “absurd,” leading to a brief diplomatic spat where Trump canceled a scheduled visit to Denmark. Greenland’s government also firmly stated that the island is “not for sale.” --- Can a Country Be Bought? The idea of buying a country might seem outlandish today, but history tells a different story. Countries or territories have been "bought" in the past under specific circumstances: 1. The Louisiana Purchase (1803) The U.S. bought 828,000 square miles of land from France for $15 million, effectively doubling its size. Napoleon sold the land to fund his wars in Europe. 2. Alaska Purchase (1867) The U.S...
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