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Greenland’s Prime Minister Múte Egede firmly rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to acquire the island, reiterating Greenland’s commitment to pursuing independence from Denmark.
In an interview with Fox News’s Special Report, Egede clarified Greenland’s stance on maintaining its sovereignty while fostering cooperation with the United States.
“We don’t want to be Danes. We don’t even want to be Americans. We want to be Greenlanders,” Egede stated.
He emphasized Greenland’s desire to strengthen its independence while continuing its long-standing partnership with the U.S. and NATO.
Egede acknowledged the historical and strategic ties between Greenland and the U.S., particularly the importance of the U.S. military base at Thule Air Base in the Arctic. “It’s a really important military base, especially for all of us in North America.
Your national security is our security,” Egede explained, highlighting the region’s strategic importance for Western alliances.
Despite rejecting the idea of becoming part of the U.S., Egede emphasized the value of cooperation on Arctic defense and security.
“We are open to discuss how to defend our country, your country, the Arctic, North America, and all Western alliances,” he said, advocating for collaborative efforts rather than territorial acquisition.
The comments came after a phone conversation between Trump and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, during which Frederiksen affirmed that Greenland’s status would ultimately be decided by its people.
Trump, however, argued that acquiring Greenland is “an absolute necessity” for U.S. interests and has not ruled out the use of military action to achieve this goal.
Trump’s rhetoric on expansion, including suggestions to annex Canada and the Panama Canal, has sparked global debate on the seriousness of his proposals. Egede’s firm stance underscores Greenland’s determination to maintain its autonomy while fostering constructive international partnerships.
