Marco Rubio Backs Trump's Greenland Stance

Rubio says Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal is legit and driven by China concerns
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland and retake control of the Panama Canal is driven by legitimate national security interests stemming from growing concerns about Chinese activity and influence in the Arctic and in Latin America.
Marco Rubio says Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal ‘is not a joke’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared Thursday that President Trump’s interest in taking control of Greenland and the Panama Canal “is not a joke” and vital to US national security interests. “This is not a joke,
Trump’s sights on acquiring Greenland is ‘national interest’: Marco Rubio
Amid Trump’s bid to acquire Greenland, Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) also stressed the need to properly compete with China and “send them back to their own hemisphere.” He added that Trump publicly expressing interest in Greenland is “broadcasting” that “America is great again.”
Marco Rubio Highlights Trump's Genuine Interest in Greenland and Panama Canal Due to China Threats
Secretary of State Marco Rubio states Trump's interest in Greenland and the Panama Canal is driven by national security concerns regarding China.
‘This is not a joke’: Rubio says Trump is serious about buying Greenland
The secretary of State said purchasing the Danish territory is important to the country’s national interests in the Arctic.
Donald Trump's interest in buying Greenland 'not a joke', Marco Rubio says
"This is in our national interest and it needs to be solved," Rubio said. Greenland's prime minister has repeatedly said the island is not for sale.
Rubio Says Trump Greenland Bid ‘Not a Joke,’ Citing China Risk
The top US diplomat said President Donald Trump’s proposal to buy Greenland “is not a joke” because of the risk that China would station resources on the island that threaten American security and the importance of Arctic shipping lanes for energy exports.
Marco Rubio Backs Trump's Greenland Stance: Issue Needs to be 'Solved'
During an interview with Megyn Kelly, Rubio said that Trump's desire to purchase the Danish territory of Greenland is serious.
Rubio on U.S. buying Greenland: "Might as well have more control"
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called President Trump's desire to buy Greenland in the "the national interest" of the U.S. during an interview Thursday. The big picture: Trump has doubled down on his push for Greenland since winning the presidential election,
Secretary of State says Trump's plans for Greenland 'not a joke'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that President Donald Trump's plan to buy Greenland was "not a joke."
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