Greenland's Prime Minister Tells Trump to "Back Off"
Jens-Frederik Nielsen, the newly elected prime minister of Greenland, has voiced strong opposition to the US president’s plan to annex the Danish autonomous territory. Nielsen has called on the people of Greenland to stand united and convey...
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Jens-Frederik Nielsen, the newly elected prime minister of Greenland, has voiced strong opposition to the US president’s plan to annex the Danish autonomous territory.
Nielsen has called on the people of Greenland to stand united and convey to US President Donald Trump that Washington will never claim control over the Arctic territory.
Trump reiterated his assertion regarding Greenland over the weekend, stating in an interview with NBC News that Washington will “100% get” the island, which is an autonomous Danish territory. He also hinted at a possible approach, suggesting that there was a “good possibility that we could do it without military force,” while cautioning that he would not “take anything off the table.”
In a Facebook post on Sunday, Nielsen emphasized the need for a measured yet resolute response to the increasing pressure from the US.
“We must not act out of fear. We must respond with peace, dignity, and unity,” he wrote.
“President Trump says the United States is ‘getting Greenland.’ Let me make this clear: The US is not getting that,” Nielsen declared.
“We do not belong to anyone else. We determine our own future,” he reiterated. “And it is through these values that we must clearly, clearly, and calmly show the American president that Greenland is ours. It was like that yesterday. That’s how it is today. And that’s how it will be in the future.”
The leader of the Demokraatit party, Nielsen was elected earlier this month in a surprising victory. His campaign focused on safeguarding Greenland’s autonomy, decreasing reliance on Denmark, and promoting international investment while maintaining control over local resources.
Tensions have increased following a visit last week by US Vice President J. D. Vance and his wife to the Arctic island. During an address at Thule Air Base, Vance claimed that Denmark had “largely failed the people of Greenland,” suggesting that the territory would fare better under the “United States’ security umbrella.”
Trump first proposed acquiring Greenland in 2019 and has revived the idea since returning to office. His administration regards the island as a strategic asset, citing its favorable location and untapped natural resources.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, while outlining Moscow’s own Arctic strategy last week, cautioned that US annexation plans have been around since the 1860s and should not be dismissed as “extravagant talk.”
Anna Muller for TROIB News
Nielsen has called on the people of Greenland to stand united and convey to US President Donald Trump that Washington will never claim control over the Arctic territory.
Trump reiterated his assertion regarding Greenland over the weekend, stating in an interview with NBC News that Washington will “100% get” the island, which is an autonomous Danish territory. He also hinted at a possible approach, suggesting that there was a “good possibility that we could do it without military force,” while cautioning that he would not “take anything off the table.”
In a Facebook post on Sunday, Nielsen emphasized the need for a measured yet resolute response to the increasing pressure from the US.
“We must not act out of fear. We must respond with peace, dignity, and unity,” he wrote.
“President Trump says the United States is ‘getting Greenland.’ Let me make this clear: The US is not getting that,” Nielsen declared.
“We do not belong to anyone else. We determine our own future,” he reiterated. “And it is through these values that we must clearly, clearly, and calmly show the American president that Greenland is ours. It was like that yesterday. That’s how it is today. And that’s how it will be in the future.”
The leader of the Demokraatit party, Nielsen was elected earlier this month in a surprising victory. His campaign focused on safeguarding Greenland’s autonomy, decreasing reliance on Denmark, and promoting international investment while maintaining control over local resources.
Tensions have increased following a visit last week by US Vice President J. D. Vance and his wife to the Arctic island. During an address at Thule Air Base, Vance claimed that Denmark had “largely failed the people of Greenland,” suggesting that the territory would fare better under the “United States’ security umbrella.”
Trump first proposed acquiring Greenland in 2019 and has revived the idea since returning to office. His administration regards the island as a strategic asset, citing its favorable location and untapped natural resources.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, while outlining Moscow’s own Arctic strategy last week, cautioned that US annexation plans have been around since the 1860s and should not be dismissed as “extravagant talk.”
Anna Muller for TROIB News
