Greenland's incoming Prime Minister to Donald Trump: 'We belong to no one'
Amid renewed U.S. interest, Greenland’s leaders reaffirm their autonomy and reject any foreign claims. With its vast resources and strategic location, the island remains a geopolitical hotspot—but its people insist on shaping their own future.
Greenland's Prime Minister, Mute B. Egede, has firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed interest in acquiring the Arctic territory. In a statement, Egede emphasized, "Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and never will be." This response follows Trump's assertion that U.S. control over Greenland is an "absolute necessity" for national security and global freedom.
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Trump Revives interest in buying Greenland, faces Danish and Greenlandic rejection
Trump's interest in Greenland is not new; in 2019, he proposed purchasing the island, an idea that was met with widespread rejection and led to the cancellation of a state visit to Denmark. Despite previous rebuffs, Trump has reignited his ambition, citing strategic and security concerns.
The renewed U.S. interest has prompted reactions from Greenlandic and Danish officials. Aaja Chemnitz, a Greenlandic member of the Danish Parliament, criticized Trump's remarks as "disrespectful," emphasizing that any decisions about Greenland's future rest with its people. Similarly, Danish officials have reiterated Greenland's autonomy and dismissed notions of a sale.
Greenland stands firm on autonomy amid strategic interest and Danish ties
Greenland, the world's largest island, has been an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark since 1979. With a population of approximately 55,000, it possesses significant mineral and natural resources, which contribute to its strategic importance. Denmark continues to finance more than half of Greenland's public budget, highlighting the ongoing ties between the two.
As tensions mount, Greenlandic leaders are calling for unity and calm among their citizens. Egede's firm stance reflects a broader sentiment of self-determination and resistance to external pressures, underscoring Greenland's commitment to shaping its own future without foreign intervention.