The response from the country that Trump openly wanted will escalate the situation.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen spoke to state television TV2 regarding the statements made by the elected President of the United States, Donald Trump, about the control of Greenland.

"GREENLAND BELONGS TO THE GREENLANDERS"

Recalling the words of Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Bourup Egede, "We are not for sale and we will never be," Frederiksen stated, "(Egede) is very clear on this matter." Frederiksen emphasized that the perspective of her government and herself is clear, saying, "The future of Greenland will be determined in Greenland. Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders." On one hand, Frederiksen expressed that she is "really happy" about the increased interest of the U.S. in Greenland, but added, "However, it is important that this happens in a way that allows Greenlanders to decide their own future."

DONALD TRUMP'S SON'S VISIT TO GREENLAND

The elected President of the United States, Donald Trump, shared on social media regarding his son Donald Trump Jr.'s visit to Greenland. Trump noted that his son and representatives have landed in Greenland, stating, "They and the Free World need safety, security, strength, and peace! This is a deal that needs to be made." In the post, Trump used the slogan "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) and referred to it by saying, "Make Greenland Great Again."

"OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL OF THE ISLAND IS AN ABSOLUTE NECESSITY"

On December 23, 2024, in a post on Truth Social, Trump reiterated his statement that Greenland should be under U.S. control, arguing that having ownership and control of the island is an "absolute necessity." In Denmark, on January 1, the Royal coat of arms was changed, making the part representing Greenland larger.

TRUMP HAD ALSO OFFERED TO "BUY" GREENLAND IN 2019

The Arctic region, where Greenland is located, has become an area of influence struggle between Russia, China, and the U.S. over the years. Trump wants to strengthen the U.S. influence in the Arctic against Russia's military expansion and China's increasing presence in the region. Aiming to increase economic influence in the Arctic and benefit from Greenland's rich resources, Trump had expressed his desire to buy the island from Denmark during his first term in office. Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen had described Trump's initial offer in 2019 as "absurd" and rejected it.