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Natural Resource Exploitation as Motivator
As the conversation around Greenland progresses, it seems that one of Trump’s primary interests lies in the natural resources the island possesses. The allure of Greenland's minerals and potential economic benefits present a tantalizing prospect, likely motivating a desire to dictate terms of exploitation and distribution of wealth from these resources. Simultaneously, Trump's prior experiences—such as his perceived humiliation after Denmark's Prime Minister dismissed the idea of selling Greenland as absurd—might fuel a sense of narcissistic revenge, pushing him to pursue ownership as a form of retribution.