Denmark Tells Trump to ‘Stop the Threats’ About Greenland

New York Times - World DiplomaticNews ReportEN 3 min read 75% complete by Amelia NierenbergJanuary 5, 2026 at 03:40 PM

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'We are not for sale': Greenlanders express fear and indignation as Trump eyes territory

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In January 2026, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen urged President Trump to cease threats regarding the acquisition of Greenland. This followed Trump's renewed interest in annexing the territory, citing national security concerns and alleging insufficient Danish safeguarding of the island. Trump's comments came after a U.S. military raid in Venezuela, raising concerns about his international ambitions. Frederiksen asserted that the U.S. has no right to annex Greenland, emphasizing that it is not for sale and highlighting existing defense agreements granting the U.S. access. Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen also condemned Trump's rhetoric as unacceptable.

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Denmark expected “full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark.”

quote — Jesper Moller Sorensen, Denmark’s ambassador to the United States100% confidence

We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security.

quote — President Trump100% confidence

The United States had “no right to annex” Greenland and that the island was not for sale.

quote — Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark100% confidence

President Trump repeated his threat to acquire Greenland.

factual — Article100% confidence

Greenland is surrounded by Russian and Chinese ships.

factual — President Trump70% confidence

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greenland 100% denmark 90% united states 80% donald trump 80% annexation 70% national security 60% international relations 60% u.s. military raid 50% mette frederiksen 50% venezuela 40%