Wed Mar 05 16:56:58 UTC 2025: ## Trump’s Greenland Grab Bid Sparks Outrage

**NUUK, Greenland —** Greenland’s Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede has vehemently rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the United States acquire Greenland, stating unequivocally that “Greenland is ours.” The statement follows Trump’s assertion during a Congressional address that the U.S. would obtain the territory “one way or another,” despite claiming support for Greenland’s self-determination.

Egede, in a Facebook post, emphasized Greenland’s distinct identity, separate from both the U.S. and Denmark. He declared that Greenland’s future rests solely with its people. His comments came in response to Trump’s direct appeal to Greenlanders, promising safety, prosperity, and unprecedented heights under U.S. rule.

Trump’s remarks have been met with widespread concern and offense in Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has also firmly rejected the idea of selling Greenland, while Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen expressed optimism that Greenlanders would choose their own path, potentially loosening ties with Denmark but not joining the U.S.

The controversy has significantly impacted the upcoming Greenlandic parliamentary elections on Tuesday, with independence from Denmark emerging as a central campaign issue. Mr. Rasmussen stressed the importance of fair and interference-free elections. The situation highlights a growing tension between the US and Greenland and Denmark, with Greenland’s self-determination in sharp focus.

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