21.01.2026 09:31
While discussions about U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to buy or control Greenland were ongoing, some social media users in Greenland shared videos mocking drug addiction in the United States. The images, shared with phrases like "We are bringing American culture to Greenland," sparked significant debate on social media.
Some social media users in Greenland, which U.S. President Donald Trump has considered annexing, published videos referencing drug addiction in the U.S.
TRUMP FREQUENTLY TARGETS GREENLAND
Trump has emphasized the strategic importance of Greenland for the U.S., bringing the idea of purchasing or controlling the island into the public discourse. This idea is defended through geopolitical competition in the Arctic and concerns about Russia and China; Trump frequently expresses the "necessity" of Greenland for U.S. national security interests. As part of these plans, the Trump administration has also stated that it could impose economic sanctions (tariffs) if Denmark and Europe oppose it.
Some of Trump's teams elevated the issue to a diplomatic level by appointing a special envoy to Greenland and occasionally made controversial statements. These statements reinforced the impression that the U.S. could adopt a more aggressive geopolitical stance.
REACTIONS FROM DENMARK AND GREENLAND OFFICIALS
Trump's plans were clearly rejected by the governments of Denmark and Greenland. In the joint statements from Denmark and Greenland:
- It was emphasized that Greenland is not for sale under any circumstances.
- Expressions like "You cannot buy other people's people" were used.
- It was stated that Greenland will remain a part of the Kingdom of Denmark and that the right to self-determination is inviolable.
- In the joint statements, the independence and sovereignty of Greenland were highlighted.
- Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen criticized Trump's stance in his statements, stating that "they cannot own Greenland" and that the island being given to the U.S. is out of the question.
THEY SATIRIZED AMERICA
While these developments were occurring on the ground, some users living in Greenland made posts satirizing the widespread drug addiction in the U.S. In videos circulating on social media, the phrase "We are bringing American culture to Greenland" was used. The posts drew attention, especially through references made via addiction themes.