The Woman Who Stands Between Donald Trump and Greenland

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 8 min read 100% complete by Jeffrey Gettleman and Maya TekeliJanuary 25, 2026 at 06:01 AM

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has resisted pressure from then-President Donald Trump regarding Greenland. Trump had expressed interest in the U.S. acquiring the territory, but Frederiksen firmly rejected the idea. Despite escalating threats from Trump, he eventually backed down from using force to acquire Greenland, citing a potential future deal. Frederiksen's stance, along with other factors like congressional opposition, played a role in Trump's reversal. Negotiations continue as Frederiksen seeks to firmly reject any transfer of sovereignty over Greenland, including military bases, while avoiding further antagonizing Trump. The situation unfolded over several months, culminating in Trump's statements in Davos, Switzerland.

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Nuuk 30% Copenhagen 30% Davos 40% NATO 40% United States 50% Denmark ×370% Greenland ×780% Mette Frederiksen ×990% Donald Trump ×1090%

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greenland 100% donald trump 90% mette frederiksen 90% denmark 80% us foreign policy 70% international relations 60% political negotiation 50% sovereignty 50% military bases 40%