Greenland's Leader Delivers Firm Rejection to US Takeover Proposals
Greenland's Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen has delivered a clear and direct message to Donald Trump and his administration. He firmly rejects their repeated attempts to acquire Greenland. Nielsen states unequivocally that Greenland chooses to remain part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
A Clear Choice in a Geopolitical Crisis
Speaking at a joint press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen, Premier Nielsen addressed the escalating situation. "We are now facing a geopolitical crisis," he declared. "If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, then we choose Denmark."
He left no room for ambiguity. "We choose the Greenland we know today, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark." Nielsen described the current standoff with the United States as "very serious." He emphasized the need for unity during this critical time.
"Right now is the time to stand together," Nielsen asserted. "Greenland stands within the Kingdom of Denmark and stands fully united in protecting the fundamental principles."
High-Stakes Diplomatic Meeting Looms
Nielsen's strong remarks come just before a crucial diplomatic meeting. Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Vice President JD Vance in Washington. This high-level meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14.
The backdrop of this meeting is Donald Trump's persistent demand to take control of Greenland. The former US President has suggested using economic pressure or even military force to achieve this goal.
US Legislative Push for Annexation
Earlier this week, on Monday, January 12, US Representative Randy Fine introduced a controversial bill. The Republican lawmaker named it the 'Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act'.
If this bill passes through Congress, it would grant President Donald Trump the authority to pursue a takeover of Greenland. The legislation would empower the President to find the necessary means for annexation.
Randy Fine explained the strategic reasoning behind the push. He stated that the United States is pursuing Greenland because control of the territory means control of vital Arctic shipping routes.
"Greenland is not a distant outpost we can afford to ignore," Fine argued in a public statement. "Whoever controls Greenland controls key Arctic shipping lanes and the security architecture protecting the United States. America cannot leave that future in the hands of regimes that despise our values and seek to undermine our security."
The proposed bill contains specific language. It would authorize the President "to take such steps as may be necessary, including by seeking to enter into negotiations with the Kingdom of Denmark, to annex or otherwise acquire Greenland as a territory of the United States."
Greenlandic Public Opinion Firmly Against US Move
While the topic of independence from Denmark has been discussed for years in Greenland, joining the United States is overwhelmingly unpopular. The island nation has a population of approximately 57,000 people.
Multiple opinion polls consistently show that Greenlanders strongly oppose the idea of becoming part of the United States. This public sentiment was clearly reflected in the most recent elections.
During the parliamentary elections held in March of last year, Greenlandic voters sent a powerful message. An overwhelming majority, roughly three out of every four voters, supported political parties that favor only a slow and cautious move toward independence from Denmark. They showed no appetite for a swift transition or alignment with the US.
The people of Greenland, through their elected leader and at the ballot box, have made their position clear. They stand with Denmark.
