The Woman Who Stands Between Donald Trump and Greenland

New York Times - World Political StrategyNews ReportEN 8 min read 100% complete by Jeffrey Gettleman and Maya TekeliJanuary 25, 2026 at 10:57 AM

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The Woman Who Stands Between Donald Trump and Greenland

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has resisted President Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland. After escalating threats from Trump, he stated in January 2026 that he would not use force to take Greenland, hinting at a future deal. Frederiksen has consistently rejected the possibility of the United States gaining sovereignty over Greenland, particularly regarding military bases. She has been navigating a delicate situation, aiming to firmly refuse Trump's demands without provoking further aggression. The conflict began months prior, and Frederiksen's firm stance is credited as a factor in Trump's apparent backing down, although other factors also contributed.

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Frederiksen signaled her resistance to American sovereignty over military bases on Greenland.

factual — The New York Times100% confidence

President Trump said he would not use force to take Greenland in a speech in Davos, Switzerland.

quote — President Trump100% confidence

Mette Frederiksen stood up to skinheads for teasing immigrant kids in high school and got socked in the face.

factual — The New York Times100% confidence

Opinion polls in Denmark show Frederiksen's party surging.

factual — The New York Times90% confidence

Trump and NATO leaders worked out “the framework of a future deal” that would make everyone happy.

quote — President Trump80% confidence

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Nuuk 30% Copenhagen 30% Davos 30% Switzerland 30% NATO 40% United States 40% Denmark ×370% Greenland ×880% Mette Frederiksen ×990% Donald Trump ×1190%

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