Greenland's New Prime Minister Sends Clear Message to Trump

Greenland’s New PM Rejects U.S. Claims

Greenland’s new Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has issued a firm response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring the island. In a sharply worded Facebook post, Nielsen wrote, “The U.S. is not getting that. We don’t belong to anyone else. We decide our own future.” The White House / Wikimedia

A New Government Takes Shape in Greenland

Nielsen, the newly elected leader of the Demokraatit party, assumed office last week after a coalition of four out of five parliamentary parties agreed to form a new government. His leadership follows a political deadlock since Greenland’s March 11 election. @jens_frederik / Instagram

U.S. VP Vance Visits Strategic Greenland Base

Tensions were reignited ahead of U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s recent visit to the U.S. Pituffik Space Base in northwestern Greenland. Vance, joined by his wife Usha, emphasized that military action would likely not be necessary, stating the Trump administration aimed to “cut a deal, Donald Trump-style.” Office of Vice President of the United States / Wikimedia

Trump: 'We’ll Get Greenland, 100 Percent'

Trump, however, remains unwavering in his interest, telling NBC News that he doesn’t “take anything off the table” when asked about using military force to claim Greenland. “We'll get Greenland. Yeah, 100 percent,” he asserted. The White House / Wikimedia

Nielsen: 'Greenland Is Ours'

Nielsen emphasized Greenland’s autonomy in his response. “We must not act out of fear. We must respond with peace, dignity and unity,” he wrote. “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.” @LeadingReport / X

Vance Criticizes Denmark’s Role in Greenland

Vance’s recent remarks at a press conference were equally provocative, blaming Denmark for underinvesting in Greenland’s people and security: “You have not done a good job by the people of Greenland.” Daniel Torok / Wikimedia

Denmark Responds: 'Greenland Is Not for Sale'

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reiterated Denmark’s stance via Facebook: “They know very well that Greenland is not for sale. They know very well that Greenland doesn't want to be part of the United States.” She confirmed that this message has been delivered directly and publicly. President Of Ukraine / Wikimedia