“Greenland is Ours and Not for Sale,” Affirms Greenland’s Prime Minister
“Greenland belongs to us. We are not on the market, nor will we ever be. Our long fight for independence cannot be forgotten,” declared Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte Egede on Monday. This statement came in response to renewed claims by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump advocating for the United States to take ownership of the self-governing Danish territory, sparking criticism of imperialistic tendencies from the Republican leader.
Trump stated on his Truth Social platform, “For the sake of National Security and global freedom, the United States must own and control Greenland,” as he announced PayPal co-founder Ken Howery as his nominee for ambassador to Denmark.
Previously, during his first administration, Trump had his team explore the possibility of the U.S. acquiring Greenland, which hosts the U.S. Space Force’s Pituffik Space Base. The proposal was swiftly labeled “absurd” by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, leading to Trump canceling a state visit to Denmark.
Greenlandic lawmaker Aaja Chemnitz from the Inuit Ataqatigiit (Community of the People) party, expressed that Trump’s perspective on treating Greenland as a purchasable item was “extremely disrespectful.” She commented, “The use of the terms ‘ownership’ and ‘control’ by a future U.S. president, who will influence Western world policies, sends a clear intent of acquisition.”
Chemnitz criticized some Danish politicians for suggesting that the decision to sell Greenland could be made solely by Denmark. “This decision should involve Greenland and its people,” she insisted. “We have significant autonomy here, and as far as I’m aware, no political party in Greenland is interested in becoming part of the United States.”
The relationship between Greenlanders and the United States is complex. Despite a majority favoring closer ties with the U.S. in a 2021 poll, there remains a deep-seated wariness stemming from past events, such as the 1968 crash of a B-52 bomber. The incident dropped four thermonuclear warheads near Thule Air Base, causing extensive radioactive contamination, with remnants still unrecovered.
Trump’s recent comments about Greenland coincided with other controversial statements, including threats to retake the Panama Canal and suggestions to annex Canada as the “51st state.” Discussions within his transition team also reportedly include deliberations on the feasibility of a “soft invasion” of Mexico.
The U.S. has a history of military interventions in Mexico, including the 1846 invasion which resulted in the U.S. acquiring half of Mexico’s territory under dubious circumstances. Another notable example is the 1989 invasion of Panama, which resulted in significant Panamanian civilian casualties, after the U.S. turned against its former ally, General Manuel Noriega.
Responses to Trump’s Expansionist Comments
Panama’s right-wing President José Raúl Mulino addressed Trump’s threats regarding the Panama Canal on social media, asserting, “Every square meter of the Panama Canal and its surrounding area belongs to Panama and will continue to be so.”
Trump ominously replied, “We’ll see about that!” indicating a potentially aggressive stance towards international relations and territorial claims.
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