Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen welcomes Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on the day of the European Political Community summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, on October 2, 2025. Reuters File
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Firstpost14-01-2026, 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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