Under the icy fjords of Greenland, locals are pushing back against provocative comments from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who refused to rule out taking Greenland by force. The islanders, proud of their culture and sovereignty, have made their position clear: Greenland is not for sale.
Skippering a boat along Nuuk fjord, a fisherman echoed a common sentiment, saying, “Greenland belongs to Greenlanders. Trump can visit, but that’s it.” Similar sentiments were shared by hunters, farmers, and politicians across the island, emphasizing the importance of preserving their way of life and autonomy.
Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede summed it up: “We do not want to be Danish, we do not want to be American, we want to be Greenlandic.” The recent remarks have also reignited the long-standing debate over Greenland’s independence from Denmark, a move that would come at significant financial and logistical costs.
Amid this tension, Greenlanders are calling for greater acknowledgment of past injustices under Danish rule, alongside plans to negotiate their future with global powers on their own terms.
In this quiet yet resolute community, the consensus remains steadfast: Greenland’s destiny lies in the hands of its people.
