Denmark Rejects Trump's Proposal to Annex Greenland
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reaffirms Greenland's autonomy in a phone call with President-elect Donald Trump.
- Donald Trump has reiterated his interest in bringing Greenland under U.S. control, citing national security and global freedom as justifications.
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly rejected the idea, emphasizing that Greenland is not for sale and its future is for Greenlanders to decide.
- Greenland's Prime Minister Múte B. Egede has also stated that the territory wishes to remain autonomous and independent from both Denmark and the United States.
- Frederiksen highlighted Denmark's commitment to Arctic security and expressed willingness to take on greater responsibility in the region.
- The phone call also covered broader topics, including the Ukraine conflict, Middle East tensions, and U.S.-China relations, signaling ongoing dialogue between the two leaders.