People gather for a pro- Greenlanders demonstration, in Copenhagen, Denmark, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Emil Helms/Ritzau Scanpix via AP)
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News1817-01-2026, 19:57

Thousands Protest Trump's Greenland Takeover Bid in Denmark: 'We Demand Respect'

  • Thousands protested in Copenhagen and other Danish cities, and Nuuk, Greenland, against US President Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland.
  • Demonstrators waved Danish and Greenlandic flags, chanting "Kalaallit Nunaat!" (Greenland's name in Greenlandic) outside Copenhagen City Hall and the US Embassy.
  • The protests followed Trump's tariff threat against countries opposing his plans for the mineral-rich Arctic island.
  • Greenlandic associations organized rallies to send a clear message of respect for Greenland's democracy, human rights, and right to self-determination.
  • US lawmakers, including Senator Chris Coons, distanced themselves from Trump's rhetoric, stating there are no immediate security threats to Greenland, though acknowledging Arctic's strategic importance due to climate change.

Why It Matters: Thousands in Denmark and Greenland protested Trump's bid to buy Greenland, demanding respect for self-determination.

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