Greenland is not for sale, Frederiksen reminds Trump

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly stated that Greenland is not for sale, directly addressing U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated assertions that the Arctic territory should be under Washington's control. Speaking to reporters before a NATO summit, Frederiksen underscored that the U.S. stance on the issue has become "very clear."

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Our position is as clear as it has always been: Greenland is, of course, not for sale.

"Our position is as clear as it has always been: Greenland is, of course, not for sale," the leader declared. She emphasized that all parties, including allies, should respect the right of Greenland's residents to self-determination. Frederiksen also highlighted Denmark's sovereignty, stating, "We are a sovereign country, and it is important to us that everyone respects our territorial integrity."

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We are a sovereign country, and it is important to us that everyone respects our territorial integrity.

The Danish leader added that Denmark is prepared to defend "every centimeter of NATO territory, including our own," and expects other alliance members to uphold their collective defense commitments. The repeated statements underscore persistent differences between the U.S. and Denmark concerning Greenland's future.

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We hope that everyone, including our allies, will respect the right of the people of Greenland to self-determination.