Greenland’s representatives in Washington reject Trump’s acquisition plans citing overwhelming local opposition.
Public Opinion Overwhelmingly Against US Annexation
A poll commissioned by “Berlingske” and “Sermitsiaq” shows 85% of Greenlanders do not want to leave Denmark and become part of the United States. Only 6% support joining the US, while 9% have no opinion on the matter.
Greenland’s representatives in the US highlighted these results, questioning why their views weren’t being considered. “Why don’t you ask us, Kalaallit (the indigenous people of Greenland)?” they wrote on the X platform.
US Public Divided on Greenland Acquisition
A Reuters/Ipsos poll published Wednesday shows only 17% of Americans support acquiring Greenland. Among political party supporters, 40% of Republicans and just 2% of Democrats back the idea.
Diplomatic Talks Held Amid Rejection
On Wednesday, Danish and Greenlandic ministers met at the White House to discuss the future of US-Greenland relations. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt met with Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for less than an hour and a half.
Before the meeting, President Donald Trump reiterated in social media that “the United States needs Greenland,” arguing that control over the world’s largest island is crucial for US national security. Representatives from Greenland and Denmark firmly reject these proposals.
Increased Military Presence in Region
The Greenlandic government emphasized that most residents oppose dependency on the US. Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen stated that “if we have to choose between the United States and Denmark, we choose Denmark and NATO.”
On Wednesday, Norway and Sweden also announced they were sending military personnel to Greenland, while Denmark announced an increase in its military presence on the island.
