Greenland Chooses Denmark Over US, Rejects Trump's Acquisition Ambitions

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Firstpost•14-01-2026, 05:42
Greenland Chooses Denmark Over US, Rejects Trump's Acquisition Ambitions
- •Greenland's PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen stated citizens prefer Denmark over the US, rejecting President Trump's acquisition ambitions.
- •Nielsen emphasized Greenland does not want to be owned, governed, or part of the United States.
- •Trump renewed his ambition to acquire Greenland after a military operation in Venezuela.
- •The US views Greenland as strategically vital for North American and Arctic security, monitoring maritime traffic, and missile threat detection.
- •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the Trump administration's interest in buying Greenland or forming a Compact of Free Association.
Why It Matters: Greenland firmly rejects US acquisition, reaffirming its ties with Denmark despite strategic interest.
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