Greenlanders ‘don’t want to be Americans’, say political leaders amid Trump threats

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Donna FergusonJanuary 10, 2026 at 11:48 AM

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Following Donald Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland, political leaders in the self-governing Danish territory issued a joint statement asserting Greenlanders' desire for self-determination. The statement, signed by five party leaders including the prime minister, emphasized that Greenland's future must be decided by Greenlanders without external interference. Trump stated that Greenland was crucial for US national security and threatened action to prevent Russian or Chinese occupation. Greenlanders have consistently rejected becoming part of the US, and the Danish prime minister has condemned Trump's threats, warning of consequences for NATO. Trump has suggested that preserving NATO and acquiring Greenland could be a choice.

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Russia 40% Pele Broberg 50% Aleqa Hammond 50% Aqqalu C Jerimiassen 50% Mette Frederiksen 50% Múte B Egede 60% North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ×265% Jens-Frederik Nielsen ×270% Denmark ×375% United States ×485% Donald Trump ×790% Greenland ×1295%

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