Greenland stands firm against Trump’s takeover ambitions
Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede firmly rejected the idea of the island being taken over by the United States. This statement came after Donald Trump was inaugurated as the President of the United States and once again expressed a desire for control over Greenland.
Greenland's Prime Minister, Mute Egede, opposed the U.S. plans to take control of Greenland.
He emphasized that Greenlanders do not want to become Americans and that decisions regarding the island’s future should be made locally. This statement appeared after Donald Trump's inauguration as the 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 imposing tariffs.
Crisis surrounding Greenland
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen spoke with Trump, emphasizing that Denmark is prepared to increase its responsibility for Greenland's security.
Greenland, part of the Kingdom of Denmark, gained extended autonomy in 2009 and has about 57,000 residents. Prime Minister Egede noted that the island is not for sale and will independently decide on its sovereignty.