Greenland’s political leaders have firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments suggesting that the United States might annex the autonomous territory of Greenland. Emphasizing the importance of unity, they have called for a strong stance against external pressures.
During a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump expressed his belief that the U.S. would annex Greenland, a self-governing region under the Kingdom of Denmark. Rutte responded by stating that any discussion regarding Greenland was beyond his purview and that NATO should not be involved in the matter.
Trump’s remarks were met with swift condemnation from Greenland’s leadership. Jens-Frederik Nielsen, chairman of the Demokraatit party and a leading figure in the ongoing negotiations to form Greenland’s next government, labeled the comments as “inappropriate.”
In a Facebook post, Nielsen urged Greenlanders to stand united against external pressure. “Trump’s statement from the U.S. is inappropriate and once again shows that we must stand together in such situations,” he wrote.
Incumbent Prime Minister Mute Egede also denounced Trump’s comments, calling for an urgent meeting of Greenland’s party leaders. “Once again, the American president has floated the idea of annexing us. I cannot, in any way, accept this,” he shared on social media.
Despite his anticipated departure from office following recent elections, Egede emphasized his responsibility to address the issue promptly. In Greenland’s recent parliamentary elections, the Demokraatit party secured 29.9 percent of the vote, emerging as the largest party in parliament.
