On Sunday, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen fired back at the United States, making it clear that Washington has no right to annex Greenland or threaten an ally in the North Atlantic. 🔥
‘I have to say it very directly to the United States,’ Frederiksen said, rejecting the idea that any part of the Danish Realm – Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands – could be up for grabs. ‘The United States has no right to annex…’
She reminded audiences that the Kingdom of Denmark, including Greenland, is covered by NATO’s security guarantee. A bilateral defense agreement already gives the U.S. broad access to Greenland’s territory and facilities.
Frederiksen urged Washington to drop its threats against “a historically close ally” and the Greenlandic people, who have made it clear they’re not for sale. 🌍
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide echoed her stance, saying Norway stands in solidarity with Denmark. He stressed that any internal changes in the Danish Realm are for Danish and Greenlandic people to decide.
Her comments come after U.S. President Donald Trump told The Atlantic in a phone interview that the United States “absolutely” needs Greenland and discussed potential intervention in Venezuela.
Last month, Trump appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as U.S. special envoy to Greenland, a move that renewed diplomatic tensions with the Danish Realm.
Since taking office in January 2025, Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in gaining control of Greenland, even suggesting he wouldn’t rule out military or economic coercion to secure it.
Greenland was a Danish colony until 1953, when it became an integral part of the Kingdom of Denmark. It gained home rule in 1979, expanding its autonomy, while Denmark retains authority over foreign affairs and defense.
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Danish PM: U.S. has no right to annex Greenland, should end threats
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