Is Trump serious about taking over Greenland? Here’s what former advisor says

Summary

Former National Security Advisor of the United States John Bolton, speaking to Euro News , claimed that President Donald Trump repeatedly talks about taking control over Greenland because “it drives them crazy.” Bolton’s comments come just days after Trump revived his long-standing demand for the US to take over Greenland, threatening to pull American armed forces out of Europe, The Guardian reported. Upon being asked about Trump’s repetitive assertion of US taking over Greenland, and whether it meant serious business, Bolton shared an anecdote from his interaction with the US president from the time he served as the NSA. The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ...