A man rides by on a quad bike past a row of Greenlandic national flags in Nuuk, Greenland. File image/AP
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Firstpost16-01-2026, 16:56

Greenland Minister Breaks Down on Live TV Amid Trump's Takeover Threats

  • Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt grew emotional on live TV, describing the "intense pressure" from Trump's repeated statements about acquiring the autonomous Danish territory.
  • Discussions between Greenland, Denmark, and US officials, including VP JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, ended in a "fundamental disagreement" over the acquisition.
  • Motzfeldt highlighted her department's immense strain and her government's commitment to protecting Greenlanders amidst the growing pressure.
  • The White House dismissed the presence of European troops in Greenland as having "no impact" on Trump's goal of acquisition.
  • Denmark's foreign minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen rejected the idea as unacceptable and a violation of international rules and sovereignty; Poland warned of NATO fallout.

Why It Matters: Greenland's foreign minister broke down on live TV, highlighting the immense pressure from Trump's takeover threats.

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