Greenland’s Prime Minister Rejects US or Danish Control Amid Trump’s Comments

• Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede emphasizes the island’s desire for independence and self-governance.
• Despite U.S. interest, Greenland rejects both Danish and American control, seeking to remain Greenlandic.
• Egede expresses willingness for dialogue with the U.S. while reaffirming Greenland’s autonomy and ties with Denmark.

Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede has asserted that Greenlanders do not want to be part of either the United States or Denmark, following US President-elect Donald Trump’s failure to rule out using military force to acquire the territory.

After Trump indicated his interest in Greenland’s “ownership and control” last month, Egede had already made clear that the island was “not for sale.” Speaking at a press conference in Copenhagen on Friday, he reiterated Greenland’s desire for independence while expressing a willingness to engage with the United States.

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“Greenland is for the Greenlandic people. We do not want to be Danish, we do not want to be American. We want to be Greenlandic,” Egede stated alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

He emphasized Greenland’s growing aspirations for independence, fueled by recent revelations about Denmark’s colonial abuses against the Inuit population. “We have a desire for independence, to be the master of our own house… This is something everyone should respect,” he said.

However, Egede clarified that while Greenland seeks autonomy, it does not intend to sever ties with Denmark. He also acknowledged that Greenland is geographically part of North America and that it holds strategic importance to the US. He expressed openness to discussions with President Trump on areas of shared interest.

Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen supported Egede’s remarks, noting that the renewed interest in Greenland, sparked by recent US comments, had stirred strong emotions in both Greenland and Denmark. “The US is our closest ally, and we will do everything to continue a strong cooperation,” she added.

This week, Donald Trump declined to rule out the use of military or economic force to bring Greenland under U.S. control. Last month, he stated that “ownership and control” of Greenland was crucial for the U.S. in order to counter the increasing influence of Russia and China in the Arctic.

Trump had previously proposed purchasing Greenland during his first term from 2017 to 2021, even cancelling a 2019 visit to Denmark after Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rejected the idea.

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Speculation about a potential move to acquire Greenland resurfaced after a “private” visit to the territory this week by Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr. The visit has fueled rumours that the president-elect might pursue the acquisition once he takes office on January 20.

The U.S. currently operates a military base in Greenland, which, despite its population of 57,000, holds significant strategic importance.

Once a Danish colony from 1721 until 1953, Greenland is now a self-governing territory within Denmark. In 2009, it gained the right to pursue independence through a public vote.

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