Greenland Rejects Trump's US Acquisition Bid: "We Won't Be Sold, Nor Will We Bow Down"

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News18•10-01-2026, 13:57
Greenland Rejects Trump's US Acquisition Bid: "We Won't Be Sold, Nor Will We Bow Down"
- •Greenland's Parliament unanimously rejected US President Donald Trump's repeated attempts to acquire the autonomous territory.
- •All five political parties in Greenland's Inatsisartut issued a joint statement asserting that Greenland's future will be decided solely by its people.
- •Leaders declared, "We don't want to be American, nor Danish. We just want to remain Greenlanders," urging the US to respect their autonomy.
- •Trump reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland, citing its strategic importance in the Arctic and concerns over Russian or Chinese influence.
- •Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen previously warned that US pressure on Greenland could weaken NATO and global security.
Why It Matters: Greenland's Parliament firmly rejected Trump's acquisition attempts, asserting its right to self-determination.
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