Donald Trump hasn't forgotten about Greenland

Greenlanders harbor deep-seated fears and anxieties stemming from Donald Trump's past threats to annex their territory. Residents in the capital city, Nuuk, described experiencing nightmares and a pervasive sense of unease related to Trump's intentions.

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I don’t like to talk about him because he spoils my sleep

"I don’t like to talk about him because he spoils my sleep," one retired university lecturer shared. Another woman recounted a disturbing dream: "It was a nightmare - that he was coming with a ship. It was awful, that dream. I’m scared for his plans. We are scared. We are all scared."

These anecdotal accounts are supported by data. A study by the Centre for Public Health in Greenland revealed that one in four residents suffered sleep disturbances directly linked to Trump's annexation rhetoric. The proportion of Greenlanders showing symptoms of psychological distress quadrupled in a single year, from 7% to 31%, with 82% reporting that concerns about potential U.S. actions impacted their daily lives.

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It was a nightmare - that he was coming with a ship. It was awful, that dream. I’m scared for his plans. We are scared. We are all scared

Despite Greenland largely falling off the international news agenda, Trump recently reiterated his desire to purchase the island during the NATO summit in Ankara. This renewed interest comes despite previous actions taken by Denmark and its allies. Days after Trump intensified his rhetoric, Danish soldiers, armed and prepared to sabotage runways, were deployed to Greenland. They operated under orders to fire on invading forces, a move that appeared to deter Trump at the time. Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed unsurprised disappointment at Trump's latest remarks.

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sadly, unsurprised