In a sharp rebuke to former U.S. President Donald Trump, Greenland’s Prime Minister Múte Egede has categorically rejected any suggestion that the Arctic territory could become part of the United States. Trump recently asserted that the U.S. would secure control of Greenland “one way or the other,” reigniting a controversial idea he first floated during his presidency.
Egede, speaking on behalf of Greenland’s government, was unequivocal in his response. “We don’t want to be Americans, or Danes either. We are Greenlanders,” he declared, emphasizing the island’s distinct identity and its desire for self-determination. Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has long sought to assert its independence amid growing global interest in its strategic location and natural resources.
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Denmark, which oversees Greenland’s foreign and defense affairs, also swiftly dismissed Trump’s remarks. Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen was blunt in his assessment, stating, “Won’t happen.” The comments underscore Copenhagen’s unwavering stance against any U.S. territorial ambitions in the region.
Trump’s latest claim has sparked renewed debate over Greenland’s future, a territory prized for its proximity to the Arctic Circle and its potential mineral wealth. While his earlier 2019 proposal to “buy” Greenland was met with ridicule and rejection, this fresh assertion signals that the idea remains on his radar—though it appears no closer to reality.
Key Points: Greenland Rejects Trump’s Push to Join the U.S.
- Greenland’s Stance: Prime Minister Múte Egede firmly rejected Donald Trump’s claim that the U.S. will take control of Greenland, asserting, “We don’t want to be Americans, or Danes either. We are Greenlanders.”
- Trump’s Claim: Trump recently stated that the U.S. would secure Greenland “one way or the other,” reviving his earlier controversial idea of American control over the territory.
- Denmark’s Response: Denmark, which governs Greenland’s foreign and defense policies, dismissed the notion outright, with Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen stating, “Won’t happen.”
- Context: Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, is strategically significant due to its Arctic location and resource potential, but it continues to prioritize its own identity and autonomy.
