Greenland’s prime minister has pushed back after Donald Trump again suggested the United States could take over the Arctic territory, home to about 57,000 people.
Trump repeated the idea this week while speaking to reporters, saying the US “needs Greenland” for national security. He also mocked Denmark’s recent security steps on the island, claiming it amounted to “one more dog sled.” Trump went further by hinting at a timeline for talks, saying Greenland would be discussed soon, including remarks such as, “We’ll worry about Greenland in about two months,” and, “let’s talk about Greenland in 20 days.”
Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen responded with a clear message: stop the threats. In a Facebook post to Greenland’s residents, he acknowledged the island’s strategic location and said Greenland relies on US military support through the NATO alliance. But, he added, partnerships depend on trust — and trust requires respect.
Nielsen said talk of pressure or annexation has no place between friends. He stressed that Greenland has shown “responsibility, stability and loyalty,” and said the country would not accept intimidation. “This is enough,” he wrote, insisting Greenland remains its own home and territory.
Trump has floated the idea of acquiring Greenland since 2019. While Greenland manages its own parliament and economy, Denmark handles foreign policy and provides financial backing, and Greenlanders hold Danish passports.
Denmark also rejected Trump’s latest comments. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said it was “absolutely absurd” to suggest the US should control Greenland. Meanwhile, figures close to the administration have continued to fuel speculation, including Katie Miller, who posted an image of Greenland draped in a US flag with the caption “soon.”