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Trump doesn't rule out military force to acquire Greenland

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    Trump used the possibility of force as leverage despite the peace pledge and reinstated that position after Vance said force was unnecessary, but the cited record documents threats and diplomatic rejection rather than an attack or territorial transfer.

    Trump's March 29 NBC interview statement that military force remained on the table after the vice president's March 28 remarks

    Peace Through Threats — Audit finding · Cited analysis

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    Vice President Vance said on March 28 that the administration did not think military force would be necessary and expected a negotiated deal; Trump then said in a March 29 interview that military force remained possible.

    Trump's March 29 NBC interview statement that military force remained on the table after the vice president's March 28 remarks

    Peace Through Threats — Administration response · Administration response