Trump’s Greenland Annexation Comments Trigger Global Backlash

Amid escalating rhetoric, Greenland and Denmark reject U.S. President Trump’s controversial plans, while NATO distances itself from the proposal.

Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Egede publicly condemned President Trump's renewed suggestion of annexing the island, calling it disrespectful and unacceptable.
Trump justified his ambitions by citing international security concerns, referencing increased Russian and Chinese activity in Arctic waters.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte avoided endorsing the proposal, emphasizing that the alliance should not be drawn into the matter.
Denmark, Greenland's governing state, and other NATO members expressed dismay, with Danish officials warning of serious geopolitical consequences.
Trump's comments follow a broader pattern of controversial territorial ambitions, including remarks about Canada and the Panamakanal, fueling international criticism.