Danish Officials Dismiss US Claims on Greenland, Assert Sovereignty

Synopsis

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and other officials reaffirm Greenland's status as part of the Kingdom of Denmark, rejecting US President Trump's acquisition remarks. Demonstrations against perceived US pressure are planned, while US Vice-President J.D. Vance's visit to Greenland raises tensions.

Key Takeaways

Greenland is confirmed to be part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
Danish authorities criticize Trump's comments as inappropriate.
Demonstrations are planned against US pressure.
Greenlandic people will determine their own future.
US delegation visiting Greenland includes key officials.

Nuuk (Greenland), March 28 (NationPress) Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has reiterated that Greenland is an integral part of the Kingdom of Denmark, dismissing recent comments from US President Donald Trump, who suggested that the US would "go as far as necessary" to obtain the island.

"Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. That is unchangeable," Frederiksen stated to Danish journalists on Thursday.

She added, "Greenland is owned by the Greenlandic people."

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen also condemned what he termed a "false narrative" circulating in US political discussions that imply Greenland is keen to become a part of the US, as reported by Xinhua news agency.

Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen characterized Trump's comments as a "covert threat" and "extremely inappropriate," warning of escalating tensions caused by the US.

"It is the Greenlandic people who will decide their future," he emphasized.

A demonstration is set to take place outside the US Embassy in Copenhagen on Saturday to protest what organizers label as "unwanted pressure" from Washington.

The White House disclosed on Tuesday that Vice-President J.D. Vance and his spouse, Usha Vance, will visit Pituffik Space Base on Friday to engage with US military personnel and assess the security situation.

Earlier arrangements for Usha Vance to participate in cultural activities in Nuuk and Sisimiut, including a dog sled race, have been called off.

Greenland was a Danish colony until 1953 when it became fully integrated into Denmark.

In 1979, Greenland obtained home rule, gaining increased self-governance while Denmark maintained control over its foreign and defense matters.

Several officials from the Trump administration and one Republican legislator will accompany US Vice-President J.D. Vance and the second lady on their trip to Greenland on Friday, according to a senior official from the White House.

The US delegation is set to depart early Friday morning and return late Saturday night, the official stated.

US National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and Senator Mike Lee, a prominent advocate for President Trump's ambitions regarding Greenland, will join J.D. Vance and Usha Vance on their visit.

Trump mentioned on Monday that "people from Greenland are requesting us to visit," but the island’s Prime Minister, Mute B. Egede, labeled the trip as "highly aggressive."