Danish Prime Minister Blasts US Over Greenland Takeover Ambitions
In a fiery exchange of words, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen slammed the United States’ ambitions to annex Greenland, a territory under Danish sovereignty. President Donald Trump’s persistent interest in acquiring Greenland, known for its strategic location and abundant mineral reserves, has sparked tension between the two NATO allies.
Frederiksen, expressing concern about the future of the long-standing partnership between Denmark and the US, criticized the American administration’s approach. She questioned the integrity of a country that resorts to pressure and threats against its allies. The Prime Minister’s strong stance was evident as she firmly stated, “You cannot annex another country, not even with an argument about international security.”
President Trump, who has openly discussed the idea of taking over Greenland since his first term, recently ramped up his rhetoric, even hinting at the use of force. His administration’s actions, including a visit to a US military base on the island, have been met with resistance from local authorities and politicians.
Greenland’s Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, echoed Frederiksen’s sentiments, emphasizing that the territory does not belong to any other nation. Despite Trump’s eagerness to expand US territory, a mere six percent of Greenland’s residents expressed a desire to become part of the United States, according to a recent poll.
As tensions escalate over the fate of Greenland, the dispute highlights broader implications for global alliances and the established world order. Frederiksen emphasized that the issue transcends individual countries, impacting the international framework that has been cultivated over generations.
The White House has yet to respond to Frederiksen’s remarks, leaving the future of US-Danish relations hanging in the balance. The clash over Greenland serves as a stark reminder of the complexities and power dynamics at play on the world stage, where even the closest of allies can find themselves at odds.