A controversial remark by U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed the United States would "go as far as they have to" to acquire Greenland, has ignited a firm response from Danish leaders. The incident has stirred debate in Denmark and beyond, highlighting the island’s unique status.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen made her stance clear: "Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. That is not going to change." She further emphasized that "Greenland belongs to the Greenlandic people," reminding everyone that the island’s future is determined by its own residents.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen criticized what he described as a "false narrative" emerging in U.S. political circles, while Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen denounced the remarks as a "veiled threat" and "deeply inappropriate." Poulsen warned that such rhetoric could escalate tensions, reinforcing that it is the people of Greenland who will decide their destiny.
In response to the unfolding diplomatic drama, protest organizers have planned a demonstration in front of the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen this Saturday, rallying against what they call unwanted pressure from Washington.
Amid the tensions, the White House announced that Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, will visit Pituffik Space Base on Friday to meet U.S. troops and assess the security situation. Earlier plans for Usha Vance to join cultural events in Nuuk and Sisimiut, including a dog sled race, were canceled as the situation intensified.
Greenland’s journey from being a Danish colony until 1953 to gaining home rule in 1979 reflects a long history of resilience and self-determination. As the dialogue continues, Danish leaders and the Greenlandic people remain united in preserving the island's integral role within the Kingdom of Denmark.
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Danish leaders reject U.S. claims on Greenland, reaffirm sovereignty
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