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Trump says 'massive' oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in Greenland

Trump announced on Truth Social that exploration was getting ready to begin in Greenland, without giving details of US involvement.

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  • Trump posted on Truth Social that 'massive' oil, gas and mineral exploration is getting ready to begin in Greenland.
  • Trump said experts claim Greenland has more easily available oil than almost any land and cited its security importance for the US and Europe.
  • Trump did not name the experts or say which exploration projects he meant.
  • The US, Denmark and Greenland signed a security agreement last month that Trump said gives the US 'permanent control' over Greenland's security.
  • Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the deal recognizes Danish sovereignty and Greenland's self-determination.
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Far left

Notes Trump claims ownership of Greenland

Raw Story: Trump boasts about his plans for 'our new and beautiful Greenland' in late-night post

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Raw Story reports that Trump once again claimed ownership of Greenland in a late-night post, noting the island is a self-governing Danish territory.

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Progressive and socialist outlets such as Common Dreams, Democracy Now and Truthout. Usually focuses on corporate power, workers, inequality and anti-war positions.

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Far right: Hails Trump's Greenland drilling announcement

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Highlights Trump's Greenland exploration and security pitch

Fox News (Politics): Trump announces massive oil, gas and mineral exploration plans in Greenland, touts national security benefits

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Fox News reports that Trump announced massive exploration and touted Greenland's strategic value for US national security.

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Mainstream conservative outlets such as Fox News, the Washington Examiner and the New York Post. Usually focuses on costs, security, government overreach and Democratic policy.

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Far right

Hails Trump's Greenland drilling announcement

Breitbart (Politics): Drill Baby Drill: Trump Says 'Massive' Oil, Gas and Mineral Exploration in Greenland Good to Go

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Breitbart celebrates Trump's announcement of "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland as a done deal, echoing his framing of the island as vital to US and European security.

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Hard-right outlets such as Breitbart, Newsmax and The Gateway Pundit. Usually focuses on national strength, immigration, distrust of institutions and strong support for Trump.

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Far left: Notes Trump claims ownership of Greenland

Conspiracy right

Reports Trump announces Greenland oil exploration plans

ZeroHedge: Trump Announces "Massive" Greenland Oil Exploration Plans
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ZeroHedge reports that Trump said massive exploration will begin in Greenland and that a company will fund two exploration wells.

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