Greenlanders are expressing fear and indignation over US President Trump's interest in buying Greenland, viewing it as a threat to their sovereignty and a disrespectful move by the US, which has a strategic military presence on the island. The territory's residents oppose being owned or annexed by the US, emphasizing their desire for independence and respect from powerful nations.
Denmark expressed deep upset over US President Trump's appointment of Jeff Landry as Greenland envoy, who supports making Greenland part of the US, a move strongly opposed by Greenland and Denmark, emphasizing their sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Denmark is 'deeply upset' over US President Trump's appointment of Jeff Landry as Greenland envoy, as Landry expressed a desire for Greenland to join the US, prompting strong opposition from Denmark and Greenland's leaders who emphasize their sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Denmark summoned the US envoy after reports that US citizens linked to the Trump administration conducted covert influence operations in Greenland, raising concerns over foreign interference and sovereignty issues amid strategic interests in the Arctic.
The Pentagon plans to transfer responsibility for Greenland from US European Command to US Northern Command, potentially enhancing US missile defense and Arctic monitoring, amid concerns of US ambitions and possible friction with Denmark and NATO.