US Billionaire Behind Trump's Greenland Obsession
In 2018, a prominent businessman, Ronald Lauder, suggested to US President Donald Trump that the country buy Greenland. The proposal sparked interest in Washington, with some officials exploring ways to increase US sway in the vast Arctic territory controlled by Denmark.
Lauder, heir to Estée Lauder cosmetics fortune, has known Trump for over 60 years. According to John Bolton, a former national security adviser, Lauder's idea was discussed with Trump, and after that, a White House team began exploring ways to increase US influence in Greenland.
Despite repeated assurances from the Danish government that Greenland would remain under its control, Trump's fixation on acquiring the territory persisted. In 2023, Trump expressed interest in taking the island by force, which led to warnings from Denmark that any military action would break NATO principles.
While some argue that Lauder's suggestions were strategically sound, others point out potential conflicts of interest. Lauder has since acquired commercial holdings in Greenland and has become part of a consortium seeking access to Ukrainian minerals. This overlap between his business interests and Trump administration policy raises questions about self-enrichment during the president's second term.
In recent months, Lauder's involvement in shaping US policy has sparked scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest. His financial support for Maga Inc, a fundraising operation for Trump's movement, has also raised eyebrows.
This story highlights the complex web of interests and influence surrounding Donald Trump's presidency, particularly when it comes to foreign policy decisions that seem to benefit his business associates.
In 2018, a prominent businessman, Ronald Lauder, suggested to US President Donald Trump that the country buy Greenland. The proposal sparked interest in Washington, with some officials exploring ways to increase US sway in the vast Arctic territory controlled by Denmark.
Lauder, heir to Estée Lauder cosmetics fortune, has known Trump for over 60 years. According to John Bolton, a former national security adviser, Lauder's idea was discussed with Trump, and after that, a White House team began exploring ways to increase US influence in Greenland.
Despite repeated assurances from the Danish government that Greenland would remain under its control, Trump's fixation on acquiring the territory persisted. In 2023, Trump expressed interest in taking the island by force, which led to warnings from Denmark that any military action would break NATO principles.
While some argue that Lauder's suggestions were strategically sound, others point out potential conflicts of interest. Lauder has since acquired commercial holdings in Greenland and has become part of a consortium seeking access to Ukrainian minerals. This overlap between his business interests and Trump administration policy raises questions about self-enrichment during the president's second term.
In recent months, Lauder's involvement in shaping US policy has sparked scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest. His financial support for Maga Inc, a fundraising operation for Trump's movement, has also raised eyebrows.
This story highlights the complex web of interests and influence surrounding Donald Trump's presidency, particularly when it comes to foreign policy decisions that seem to benefit his business associates.
how can one person just decide what an entire country becomes like? and for what reason?? 
it's all about the benjamins, right? 
i mean, lauder has no qualms about making bank off of trump's presidency while trump is literally considering taking over an entire island 
for his buddy's gain. that's just wrong 
no wonder there are so many conflicts of interest and people questioning trump's motives. it's like, can't we all just get along? 
or at least make decisions based on the country's best interests rather than personal profits 
And what about all these ties to Ukraine and minerals? Was there a conflict of interest somewhere along the line? I'm not buying it (pun intended, considering Trump's love for Greenland). We need more transparency in this deal. 
and then you got ronald lauder in the mix like he's some kinda godfather or somethin' 
but seriously tho, it's sus how his business interests keep bleeding into trumps admin policy. like what if he's trying to get rich off greenland's resources? 
. It raises some serious questions about whether politicians are more interested in making deals than serving their country 
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. The whole thing reeks of self-enrichment & cronyism – no wonder Denmark is calling out Trump for breaking NATO principles 
. Something needs to be done about this cozy relationship between big business & government 
It's all very convenient for Trump's buddies, but what about the Danish people who are still trying to figure out their own future with Greenland? 
. It just smells like a classic case of self-enrichment, if you ask me 
That would be a total disaster for the world... 
. On one hand, you've got Trump wanting to expand US influence in the region, but then you've got Lauder making some pretty questionable moves with his business holdings in Greenland and Ukraine 
It's like Trump's got no filter when it comes to his ego and his business interests. And now that Lauder's got a piece of the action too... it's just getting messy. We need to keep an eye on this guy, trust me. 
. I mean, 60 years of knowing Trump is a long time, but you'd think someone would've stepped in and said "hold up, buddy" when it came to Greenland