Prime minister says country not for sale after laughter in Congress at Trump’s assertion ‘we’re going to get it’Donald Trump’s claim in his address to Congress that the US will acquire Greenland “one way or the other” was widely condemned in Nuuk as “disrespectful” and was said to present an “unacceptable view of humanity”.In his speech on Tuesday night, the US president was met with laughs, including from the vice-president, JD Vance, who was sitting behind him, when he said: “I also have a message tonight for the incredible people of Greenland.” Continue reading...
Greenland politicians have strongly condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting the U.S. might acquire Greenland, calling them disrespectful. Trump's comments, met with laughter during his speech, were criticized for disregarding Greenland's sovereignty and history. Greenlandic leaders emphasized their commitment to self-determination, with 85% of Greenlanders opposing U.S. annexation. Denmark supports Greenland's right to decide its future, while the upcoming Greenlandic elections will focus on handling U.S. relations.
