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It's a point for defense against Russia, I think is the main argument (besides the rare metal one).

Take a look at a map of the world from the point of view of North Pole, and you'll understand why warmongers think it's an important point to hold: https://i.imgur.com/LE8DKGR.png

This argument has been rebuked over and over again. Denmark and the USA already have an agreement allowing the USA to establish military bases on Greenland [1]. There used to be a lot of USA military bases on Greenland and currently there is but one: Pituffik Space Base.

[1] https://www.eunews.it/en/2025/06/12/denmark-approves-militar...

The US are already free to have bases on Greenland.

In fact the US has closed dozens of bases on Greenland since the 40s.

rare earth mineral deposits

Lots of Minerals and Gold, Trump loves gold like A LOT!