Greenland’s Prime Minister: “We Choose Denmark Over Becoming Part of the United States”

[Financial News] Greenland’s prime minister has publicly declared that he would choose to remain with Denmark rather than become part of the United States, drawing a clear line against U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans regarding Greenland. As Trump has even raised the possibility of military options, tensions are mounting within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
On the 13th (local time), Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said at a press conference held in Copenhagen, Denmark, “We are currently facing a geopolitical crisis,” adding, “If we had to choose right now between the United States and Denmark, we would choose Denmark.”
Prime Minister Nielsen went on to stress, “What is clear to everyone is that Greenland does not want to become the property of the United States, does not want to come under U.S. control, and does not want to become part of the United States.”
The press conference was convened as U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly hinted at the possibility of incorporating Greenland as territory, after unilaterally expressing interest in purchasing Greenland during his first term in 2019. Recently, Trump has described Greenland as essential to U.S. security and has even mentioned the possibility of military action, fueling a growing sense of crisis within NATO.
At the joint press conference with Prime Minister Nielsen, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said, “It is not easy to stand up to utterly unacceptable pressure from our closest ally,” adding, “But there are signs that the most difficult phase still lies ahead of us,” conveying the tense atmosphere.
Meanwhile, Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen announced that the foreign ministers of the United States, Denmark, and Greenland are scheduled to meet at The White House on the 14th under the chairmanship of U.S. Vice President JD Vance. The international community, including NATO, is closely watching the outcome of this meeting, expecting it to reveal more clearly the United States’ true intentions regarding Greenland.

km@fnnews.com Kim Kyung-min Reporter