Greenland’s leader says the island ‘is ours’ as Trump vows to acquire the territory
- Donald Trump has expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, stating he would take control of the territory 'one way or another' during a speech.
- Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Bourup Egede emphasized the islanders' right to determine their own future.
- A poll indicated that about 85 percent of Greenlanders do not wish to leave Denmark for the United States, reflecting a strong desire for independence.
- Local reactions suggest calm amidst Trump's threats, with some Greenlanders expressing that his comments are 'ridiculous' and that they prefer self-determination over being part of the United States.
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President Trump is forcing Greenlanders to confront their future
Donald Trump has undoubtedly raised Greenland's profile and energised its politics. Tuesday's election will show how far that might take the territory away from Denmark and how much its people are tempted by Trump.
Greenland's head of government accuses Trump of disrespect
US President Trump does not abandon Greenland: shortly before the parliamentary elections there, he confirmed his takeover plans. Greenland's head of government, however, believes that Trump is unpredictable and disrespectful.
Trump promises to make Grönländer "rich"
US President Donald Trump has once again campaigned for Greenland. "We are ready to invest billions of dollars to create new jobs and make you rich," he wrote on Truth Social. He also once again invited the population to "become part of the world's greatest nation." Trump had repeatedly stated in recent months that he wanted to take control of the world's largest island – officially for reasons of national and international security (see video a…
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