🗣️ Greenlanders Push Back Against Trump's Arctic Threat
This week, Greenland's political parties issued a powerful statement in Nuuk: 'We don't want to be Americans, we don't want to be Danish, we want to be Greenlanders.' Supreme vibes of unity! ❄️🌍
Leaders from five parties in Greenland's parliament made it clear that the future of this vast, mineral-rich island must be decided by Greenlanders alone, without any outside pressure or interference.
On the streets of Nuuk, local voices echoed the sentiment. Julius, a 48-year-old fisherman, shouted: 'American, no! We were a colony for so many years. We're not ready to be a colony again.' 🐟
⚒️ Strategic Riches and Global Reactions
With rare earth minerals and potential oil and gas reserves, Greenland has become a hot topic. Denmark and European allies condemned President Trump's recent remarks about buying or even using force on the island.
Trump argued that the US needs to secure Greenland to prevent Russia or China from moving in, but China's foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian fired back, urging the US to stop using the 'China threat' as a pretext.
🏔️ Charting a Path to Independence
Greenland, a Danish colony until 1953, achieved home rule in 1979 and now debates full independence. While some push for rapid change, others urge caution. 'It's time for us to start preparing for the independence we have fought for,' said MP Juno Berthelsen.
For now, the coalition in power prefers a measured approach, balancing dreams of sovereignty with the realities of today.
The Arctic spotlight is on Greenland as its people stand united, determined to steer their own destiny. 🤝❄️
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'We don't want to be American' – Greenlanders attack Trump threat
cgtn.com
