Trump's Greenland Proposal Meets Strong Rejection from Danish and Greenlandic Leaders

President Trump reiterates interest in acquiring Greenland, prompting backlash from Danish officials and Greenland's Prime Minister, who assert the island's autonomy.

President Donald Trump has renewed his push to acquire Greenland, citing its strategic importance for national and international security, but has not ruled out using force or economic pressure to achieve this goal.
Anders Vistisen, a Danish member of the European Parliament, strongly criticized Trump's proposal, using profane language to emphasize that Greenland is not for sale, an outburst that drew reprimands from parliamentary leadership.
Greenland's Prime Minister Múte B. Egede reaffirmed that the island is not for sale and that its future will be decided by its people, emphasizing Greenland's desire for independence from both Denmark and the United States.
Trump's interest in Greenland is driven by its strategic location, mineral resources, and potential to counter Russian and Chinese Arctic activities, though Denmark and Greenland have consistently rejected similar proposals in the past.
A recent survey indicates mixed opinions among Greenlanders, with 57% reportedly supporting statehood with the U.S., but Greenlandic leadership remains focused on long-term independence and economic self-sufficiency.