For centuries, Greenland’s strategic location and vast natural resources have made it a subject of geopolitical interest.
Now, as Donald Trump returns to the White House, the world’s largest island is once again at the center of a diplomatic standoff.
As reported by Digi24, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen firmly ruled out any possibility of the United States annexing Greenland.
He emphasized that the island’s fate rests with its own people, stating, “Trump will not have Greenland.”
He also underscored that Greenland is protected under international law and remains an autonomous territory of Denmark.
Tensions Over Arctic Control
Trump’s renewed interest in Greenland has reportedly alarmed Danish officials.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has been meeting with European leaders to reinforce Greenland’s status and push back against any U.S. ambitions.
According to Politico, Trump has not ruled out economic coercion or even military force to assert American control over the island.
The Financial Times reported that a recent phone call between Frederiksen and Trump turned into an intense 45-minute exchange, leaving Danish officials deeply concerned.
International Pushback
Germany has also weighed in on the dispute, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz warning that “borders cannot be changed by force.”
The Arctic’s growing strategic importance—both for military positioning and access to untapped resources—has made Greenland a valuable asset, but Denmark and its European allies appear determined to resist any pressure from Washington.
As Trump’s second term unfolds, Greenland’s status may become a major point of contention, testing Denmark’s diplomatic resilience and the stability of transatlantic relations.
