‘Not for sale’: Greenland premier tells US envoy

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen met with US special envoy Jeff Landry in Nuuk to discuss the future of the territory. Nielsen reiterated Greenland's stance that the island is "not for sale" and that its self-determination is not negotiable. The meeting was described as "constructive," but Nielsen indicated that the US position had not changed. President Donald Trump has previously expressed interest in purchasing Greenland, citing US security concerns and the need to prevent Russian or Chinese occupation. Nielsen stated that Greenland is focused on finding solutions beneficial to its people and deterring threats of annexation or takeover.

Greenland's government has strongly criticized the presence of a US doctor, Joseph Griffin, who accompanied a US delegation led by special envoy Jeff Landry to Nuuk. Greenland's Health Minister Anna Wangenheim called Griffin's volunteer mission to "assess medical needs" deeply problematic, stating Greenlanders are not "experimental subjects" for geopolitical projects. Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that health inquiries should follow proper channels. This incident follows a refused offer by President Trump for a hospital ship and occurs amidst ongoing US talks about Greenland's future. Greenlandic officials reiterated that the territory is not for sale and self-determination is not negotiable, highlighting historical sensitivities around healthcare due to past Danish abuses.