Greenland stands firm against US takeover amid Trump's push
Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede firmly rejected the possibility of the island being taken over by the United States. His statement came after Donald Trump was inaugurated as President, once again expressing a desire for control over Greenland.
Prime Minister Egede emphasized that Greenlanders do not wish to become Americans and that decisions regarding the island’s future should be made locally. This statement followed Trump's inauguration as President of the United States.
Trump suggested that the United States could use force or economic pressure to take over Greenland. This caused a crisis in the Danish government and raised concerns about Washington potentially imposing tariffs.
Crisis surrounding Greenland
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen spoke with Trump, stressing that Denmark is prepared to take on more responsibility for Greenland's security.
Greenland, a part of the Kingdom of Denmark, gained extended autonomy in 2009 and has about 57,000 residents. Prime Minister Egede reiterated that the island is not for sale and will independently determine its sovereignty.
