Greenlandic MPs say any US effort to lure the island with cash would fail and risk deepening opposition to joining the United States.
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Moneycontrol09-01-2026, 20:47

Greenland Lawmakers Reject US Buyout: 'You Can't Buy a People'

  • Greenlandic lawmakers in Denmark's parliament firmly reject US attempts to buy Greenland, stating no amount of money would persuade them.
  • Reports suggest the Trump administration discussed cash payments of $10,000 to $100,000 per person to entice Greenland away from Denmark.
  • Aaja Chemnitz, a Greenlandic representative, called the idea 'disrespectful' and questioned the long-term value of a one-off payment.
  • Despite ongoing independence debates from Denmark, Greenlanders overwhelmingly oppose joining the US, a sentiment shared by pro-independence politicians.
  • Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen publicly rejected Trump's comments, calling them 'completely unacceptable' and demanding 'no more fantasies of annexation'.

Why It Matters: Greenland firmly rejects any US buyout offers, asserting its people and sovereignty are not for sale.

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