Pro-independence leader dismisses Trump’s suggestion to purchase Greenland
Greenland's prime minister has dismissed Trump's proposal to purchase the island. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Greenland’s Prime Minister and pro-independence leader, Mute Bourup Egede, has firmly rejected U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s suggestion to buy the Arctic self-governing island from Denmark.
“Greenland is an incredible place, and the people will benefit tremendously if, and when, it becomes part of our nation,” Trump wrote recently on his Truth Social platform, expressing intentions to “protect it, and cherish it, from a very vicious outside world.”
In response, Egede took to Facebook to assert that Greenland should not be under foreign control. “Let me repeat – Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland. Our future and fight for independence is our business,” Egede emphasized in a post.
He cautioned against being swayed by external influences, stating, “While others, including Danes and Americans, are entitled to their opinions, we should not be caught up in the hysteria and external pressures that distract us from our path. The future is ours and ours to shape.” Egede reaffirmed that his administration is actively pursuing Greenland’s eventual independence from Denmark.
With a population of approximately 57,000, Greenland was a Danish colony until 1979 and has enjoyed self-governance since then. In 2009, it received the right to seek independence through a referendum.
Trump first proposed purchasing Greenland, the world’s largest island and a significant Arctic resource, back in 2019, a plan that was promptly dismissed by both local and Danish officials.
In a recent development, Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., made an unexpected visit to Greenland. “Greenland loves America and Trump!!! Incredible people with an equally awesome reception,” he shared on X.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has indicated support for U.S. investment in Greenland but refrained from endorsing Trump’s renewed interest in the territory. “The starting point of the government is very clear: the future of Greenland should be decided in Greenland. Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders,” she told TV 2.
“The United States is Denmark’s most important ally. Today’s discussion does not change that,” she added.
Trump has a history of proposing ambitious foreign policy ideas, such as turning Canada into America’s “51st state” and reclaiming control of the Panama Canal, both of which have been rejected by leaders in those countries.
Mathilde Moreau contributed to this report for TROIB News
“Greenland is an incredible place, and the people will benefit tremendously if, and when, it becomes part of our nation,” Trump wrote recently on his Truth Social platform, expressing intentions to “protect it, and cherish it, from a very vicious outside world.”
In response, Egede took to Facebook to assert that Greenland should not be under foreign control. “Let me repeat – Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland. Our future and fight for independence is our business,” Egede emphasized in a post.
He cautioned against being swayed by external influences, stating, “While others, including Danes and Americans, are entitled to their opinions, we should not be caught up in the hysteria and external pressures that distract us from our path. The future is ours and ours to shape.” Egede reaffirmed that his administration is actively pursuing Greenland’s eventual independence from Denmark.
With a population of approximately 57,000, Greenland was a Danish colony until 1979 and has enjoyed self-governance since then. In 2009, it received the right to seek independence through a referendum.
Trump first proposed purchasing Greenland, the world’s largest island and a significant Arctic resource, back in 2019, a plan that was promptly dismissed by both local and Danish officials.
In a recent development, Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., made an unexpected visit to Greenland. “Greenland loves America and Trump!!! Incredible people with an equally awesome reception,” he shared on X.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has indicated support for U.S. investment in Greenland but refrained from endorsing Trump’s renewed interest in the territory. “The starting point of the government is very clear: the future of Greenland should be decided in Greenland. Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders,” she told TV 2.
“The United States is Denmark’s most important ally. Today’s discussion does not change that,” she added.
Trump has a history of proposing ambitious foreign policy ideas, such as turning Canada into America’s “51st state” and reclaiming control of the Panama Canal, both of which have been rejected by leaders in those countries.
Mathilde Moreau contributed to this report for TROIB News
