‘We’re Not Stupid’: Greenlanders Fear What a U.S. Takeover Would Mean

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Jeffrey Gettleman and Maya TekeliJanuary 14, 2026 at 12:38 PM

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The article discusses the reactions in Greenland to the U.S. government's interest in the territory's future. Greenlanders are experiencing shock, anger, confusion, and fear over the possibility of a U.S. takeover, with many feeling insulted by the proposition. Greenland's foreign minister is participating in a meeting in Washington with U.S. officials to discuss the island's future, a first for Greenland. Residents express concerns about being recolonized and generally prefer maintaining ties with Denmark. The discussions come amidst threats from the U.S. government to take action on Greenland, regardless of the island's consent.

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Washington 35% JD Vance 40% Marco Rubio 40% Pipaluk Lynge ×250% Nuuk ×260% Denmark ×370% United States ×280% Donald Trump ×590% Greenland ×1295%

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greenland 100% u.s. takeover 90% trump administration 80% greenlanders 70% danish realm 60% indigenous people 50% foreign policy 50% recolonization 40%