Danish Prime Minister: Greenland is facing a decisive moment for Trump’s efforts
She said Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen in the region Greenland, which is an autonomous country in the Scandinavian country, is facing a decisive moment in light of US President Donald Trump’s efforts to annex it.
Frederiksen said during a discussion with leaders of other Danish parties: "There is a dispute over Greenland. This is a critical moment. It is more than meets the eye"
She added in a message via Facebook and Instagram: "Denmark is a loyal and steadfast ally, we are undertaking a large-scale rearmament, and we are ready to defend our values wherever necessary, including in the Arctic"
She added "We believe in international law and the right of peoples to self-determination, and therefore we defend the principles of sovereignty, self-determination and territorial integrity"
The End of NATO
Denmark, including Greenland, is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and Frederiksen announced earlier this week that an American attack on a member of the alliance would mean "The end of everything" Especially NATO and the security system that has been in place since the end of World War II.
He sees Trump Washington’s control over this Arctic island, rich in untapped resources, is critical to US national security, in light of the growing threat posed by Russia and China in the Arctic.
Trump acknowledged in an interview with the New York Times on Thursday that he may have to choose between preserving NATO unity or controlling the Danish territory.
Greenlanders Rejected
Greenlanders have repeatedly confirmed their refusal to join the United States.
According to a poll An opinion published in a newspaper "sermytsyak" In Greenland in January 2025, 85% of the island’s population expressed opposition to joining the United States in the future, while only 6% supported the move.
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