Greenland stands firm against US takeover ambitions
The head of Greenland's government, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, firmly rejected Donald Trump's plans to take over the island. "We do not belong to anyone else," he emphasized.
What do you need to know?
- Greenland is not for sale: Jens-Frederik Nielsen, the head of Greenland's government, expressed opposition on Facebook to Donald Trump's plans to take over the island.
- Visit without an invitation: U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance visited Greenland without an invitation, criticizing Denmark for the lack of defense investments.
- International security: Trump argues that Greenland is crucial for the global protection of the U.S.
Why doesn't Greenland want to be part of the USA?
Jens-Frederik Nielsen, the head of Greenland's government, firmly rejected Donald Trump's plans to take over the island.
"President Trump says that the United States is getting Greenland. Let me be clear: the United States won’t get that. We do not belong to anyone else. We determine our own future," Nielsen wrote on Facebook. His statement was in response to Trump's declarations, who admitted in an interview with NBC that he is seriously considering the annexation of Greenland.
What were the reactions to the U.S. Vice President's visit?
U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance visited Greenland without an invitation, which was met with criticism. During the visit to the U.S. Space Force base in Pituffik, Vance criticized Denmark for allegedly neglecting defense investments on the island. He also proposed that Greenland be included under the U.S. security umbrella.
Earlier plans for a U.S. delegation to visit Greenland's capital, Nuuk, were canceled following protests by local authorities and residents.
