Greenland and Denmark Reject Trump’s Push for U.S. Annexation

The Greenlandic Prime Minister and Danish officials firmly oppose President Trump's renewed call to acquire the autonomous Arctic territory.

President Donald Trump, in his first major policy address since returning to office, reaffirmed his desire to annex Greenland, citing strategic and economic benefits.
Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede rejected the proposal, emphasizing the island’s autonomy and declaring, 'We are neither American nor Danish; we are Greenlandic.'
Danish officials, including the Defense Minister, echoed Greenland’s stance, asserting that the decision about the territory's future rests solely with the Greenlandic people.
Trump framed the annexation as critical for U.S. international security and promised economic prosperity and security for Greenland if it joined the United States.
The issue has gained renewed attention ahead of Greenland’s parliamentary elections on March 11, with leaders urging caution against external influence on the island’s future.