Letter: Using Donald Trump's logic over planned Greenland takeover, UK should take over Republic of Ireland

A letter from Tom Nash:

US president Donald Trump has said he is seeking negotiations to acquire Greenland for national security reasons. His repeated demands to take control of the territory have been rejected by Greenland's leadersplaceholder image
US president Donald Trump has said he is seeking negotiations to acquire Greenland for national security reasons. His repeated demands to take control of the territory have been rejected by Greenland's leaders

Using Trump’s rationale and doctrine for the invasion of Venezuela and planning the takeover of Greenland, then the UK should have no qualms about taking over the Republic of Ireland.

It is vital for the UK's defence.

Russia and China prowl its waters; it is a tax haven for US multi-nationals and an open gateway for drug smuggling.

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In addition, it has a history of harbouring terrorists and is a strong and vocal supporter of Mid East terrorists intent on wiping Israel off the face of the Earth.

Irish Americans, who now massively support Trump, would not be in any position to condemn the UK.

Tom Nash, Derriaghy

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