Trump's Bold Message to Greenland Sparks Laughter in U.S. Congress

On Tuesday, Donald Trump extended an unusual invitation to the people of Greenland, suggesting they join the United States, a proposal that sparked laughter among U.S. lawmakers. During his speech to the joint session of Congress, Trump hinted that he would secure Greenland "one way or another," emphasizing Washington's interest in incorporating the island for national security reasons.

"I have a message tonight for the remarkable folks in Greenland: we wholeheartedly support your right to self-determination, and should you choose, we welcome you to the United States of America," the President declared, addressing the island's population of just over 56,000, predominantly indigenous Inuit.

As the world's largest island, Greenland has been an autonomous territory of Denmark since 1953. However, Trump argues that the European nation should relinquish control to "protect the free world." He asserted, "We need Greenland for national and even international security. We are engaging with everyone involved to make it happen."

With a mischievous tone that elicited laughter in the Capitol, Trump confidently stated, "We genuinely need it for global security, and I believe we're going to achieve it. We'll get it one way or another." He promised security and prosperity for Greenland, saying, "We'll make them rich. We'll elevate Greenland to heights they never thought possible."

Greenland holds strategic importance for the U.S. due to its location on the shortest route to Europe and its vast reserves of minerals and oil.

Trump's Plans for the Panama Canal

Meanwhile, Trump's stance on the Panama Canal remains unchanged. Back in February, he hinted, "Something big is going to happen" if the U.S. doesn't regain control of the canal. Trump now claims his administration has already begun reclaiming control, noting that yesterday the American investment giant BlackRock agreed to purchase the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal from the Hong Kong group that managed them.

The New York magnate has repeatedly threatened to take back control of the Canal, which he asserts has been dominated by Chinese authorities despite being an American engineering feat transferred to Panama during Jimmy Carter's presidency in the 1970s.

In his speech, Trump expressed confidence in Secretary of State Marco Rubio to lead this effort, jokingly wishing him luck and adding, "Now we know who to blame if something goes wrong."

"America is Back"

Donald Trump opened his first speech to Congress since reassuming the presidency on January 20 with the declaration, "America is back." Flanked by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Vice President J.D. Vance as Senate President, Trump outlined his administration's priorities and touted his accomplishments during the first six weeks in office.

"We've achieved more in 43 days than most administrations do in four or eight years, and we're just getting started," he proclaimed. Throughout his address, Trump highlighted his administration's crackdown on illegal immigration, boasted about ending what he called the "poisonous race theory in schools," and affirmed that "only two genders exist."

He also stressed that "Mexico and Canada need to do more" to curb the influx of fentanyl into the U.S., pledging reciprocal tariffs and tax cuts. His remarks were met with enthusiastic applause from the Republicans present, while Democrats showed indifference and protest.