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Trump Seeks Greenland Talks, Warns Europe at Davos

Trump DemandsSeeks Greenland Talks, Warns Europe at Davos

Trump Seeks Greenland Talks, Warns Europe at Davos
Above: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 21, 2026. Image credit: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

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Metaculus Prediction

There is a 19% chance Greenland will become independent before 2035, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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