New Yorker writer Ben Taub says while the idea of acquiring Greenland is out of the headlines, it hasn't been dropped. Taub describes how Trump's ongoing efforts have broken the trust of our allies.
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An inside look at President Trump's campaign to acquire Greenland
<em>New Yorker</em> writer Ben Taub says while the idea of acquiring Greenland is out of the headlines, it hasn't been dropped. Taub describes how Trump's ongoing efforts have broken the trust of our allies.<br>
Published June 17, 2026, 4:50 PM
Updated June 17, 2026, 5:07 PM2.0K
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