Trump sparks controversy with hospital ship claim

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President Trump said a hospital ship would go to Greenland. He claimed people were sick, but ships were under repair.

One ship, the USNS Mercy, later left the shipyard. Its destination is not clear, and more repairs are needed.

Greenland's leader said their healthcare is free for everyone. There are no reports of widespread major illnesses there.

Greenland has health challenges like obesity and diabetes. Still, life expectancy has increased for men and women.

A US envoy repeated claims about poor services in Greenland. However, US rural areas also face many healthcare problems.

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What did President Trump say about a hospital ship?

He said a hospital ship would go to Greenland.

What did Greenland's leader say about healthcare?

He said their healthcare is free for everyone.

What health challenges does Greenland have?

Greenland has health challenges like obesity and diabetes.

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