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Ted Cruz on Greenland: "Everything is for sale."

January 23, 2025 / 00:50

This episode discusses Greenland's political status, the U.S.-Denmark relationship, and the growing independence movement in Greenland. Key topics include the conversation between a U.S. official and the Danish ambassador, the implications of Greenland's potential independence, and the perception of American citizenship among Greenlanders.

The episode features a discussion about a recent conversation with the Danish ambassador to the United States. The ambassador expressed concerns over the U.S. interest in Greenland, stating that Greenland is not for sale. The U.S. official responded that everything is negotiable and emphasized the importance of dialogue.

Additionally, the episode highlights the rising independence movement in Greenland. The U.S. official noted that if Denmark does not engage with Greenland, it may risk losing its influence there as Greenlanders consider their options.

The episode concludes with a mention of a recent survey showing that many Greenlanders view American citizenship positively, suggesting a potential shift in their political aspirations.

TLDR

The episode covers U.S.-Denmark talks on Greenland's status and its independence movement.

Episode

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Greenland on the other hand I think is a very serious policy proposal I'll tell you I had a conversation this week with
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the Danish ambassador to the United States and look Denmark's a little freaked out by all this conversation and
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I'll tell you what I told the Ambassador I said listen Denmark is our friend you're our Ally you will continue to be
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our friend and Ally but friends and allies can have conversations and the Ambassador said well Greenland's not for
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sale I said that's fine everything's for sale we're going to have a conversation
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and by the way if you maintain that one of the things this has produced is a growing independence movement in
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Greenland totally and if you do nothing you may end up getting nothing for Greenland because they break off on the
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own totally I find it quite plausible that the greenlanders are about 50,000 of them would say wait a second I get to
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be an American their poll just showed positive results they just did a survey there to become an American is in many
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ways the greatest gift we can give anyone on planet Earth

Episode Highlights

  • Greenland's Independence Movement
    A growing independence movement in Greenland could change its relationship with Denmark.
    “If you do nothing, you may end up getting nothing for Greenland.”
    @ 00m 31s
    January 23, 2025
  • The Value of American Citizenship
    A recent survey shows many Greenlanders view American citizenship positively.
    “To become an American is in many ways the greatest gift we can give anyone.”
    @ 00m 46s
    January 23, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • Everything's for sale, we're going to have a conversation.
    Ted Cruz on Greenland: "Everything is for sale."
  • To become an American is the greatest gift we can give anyone.
    Ted Cruz on Greenland: "Everything is for sale."

Key Moments

  • Denmark's Concerns00:09
  • Conversation with Ambassador00:11
  • Independence Movement00:29
  • American Citizenship Appeal00:46