Trump announces start of large-scale oil, gas and mineral drilling in Greenland

Trump announced Wednesday large-scale oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland, more than a month after the US, Denmark and Greenland signed a security pact.

• Trump announced on Truth Social that "massive oil, gas and mineral exploitation is getting ready to begin" in Greenland, without specifying details.
• Trump said experts estimate the amount of easily available oil there exceeds that of almost any land in the world.
• The announcement follows a security agreement signed last month that expands US military access and permits additional US bases in Greenland.
• Trump said any future attack on the United States would pass over Greenland, where US defenses would shoot down hostile drones and missiles.