He argues that the Trump administration's claims regarding Greenland's security importance are inconsistent with their actual troop deployment decisions.

“There is no limit, basically, to the number of troops that the United States could keep in Greenland. They have actually radically reduced the number of their troops in Greenland. There's no reason for them to own Greenland if what they're saying is this is vital to NATO's security.”

Trump's objective in trying to acquire Greenland is to perform a public act of cruelty, humiliation, and bullying toward allies rather than pursue a rational strategic goal.

“His objective is to make a huge performance of cruelty, humiliation, and bullying.”

The United States possesses the economic capability to purchase Greenland.

“it must really bother you to understand that the United States legitimately could purchase Greenland or you know God forbid just take it”