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Last time the US bought land from Denmark, Epstein's island was purchased
https://nypost.com/2026/01/20/us-news/last-time-the-us-bought-land-from-denmark-epsteins-island-was-in-the-mix/The last time the United States purchased land from Denmark, the sale included Jeffrey Epstein’s future notorious island — which has since been dubbed “Epstein Island” and “Pedophile Island.”
The 1917 Treaty of the Danish West Indies saw what is now known as the US Virgin Islands bought by the United States for $25 million (roughly $633 million today), in exchange for, in part, accepting Danish sovereignty over Greenland.
The 1917 Treaty of the Danish West Indies saw what is now known as the US Virgin Islands bought by the United States for $25 million (roughly $633 million today), in exchange for, in part, accepting Danish sovereignty over Greenland.
OH, THE IMPLICATIONS!
RELEASE THE TRUMPSTEIN FILES TODAY. ALL OF THEM.