Denmark, Greenland Slam Trump's "Takeover" Threats, Say Island "Not For Sale"

• Danish PM Mette Frederiksen and Greenland PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen urged US President Donald Trump to stop threatening to annex Greenland.
• Trump reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland for "defense" and its strategic importance, linking it to Venezuela.
• Denmark and Greenland leaders stated the island is "not for sale" and called Trump's remarks "disrespectful."
• Greenland is a self-governing Danish territory, strategically vital for US ballistic-missile defense and rich in minerals.
• Trump appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland, renewing criticism from Denmark.

Why It Matters: Denmark and Greenland firmly reject Trump's annexation threats, asserting the island is not for sale.