‘Greenland is ours’, island’s PM declares, in clear rebuttal of Trump proposal
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In Trump rebuttal, Greenland’s PM says island ‘is ours’
- Greenland's Prime Minister, Múte Bourup Egede, has publicly rejected President Trump's suggestion that the US could acquire the island, saying: “Greenland is ours.”
- Trump, during a speech to Congress, expressed his desire to acquire Greenland while simultaneously supporting its right to self-determination.
- Trump's comments have caused concern and offence on the Arctic island, where many view his statements as a threat to their autonomy.
- Denmark's Foreign Minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, expressed optimism that Greenlanders would choose to maintain their ties with Denmark.
- The issue of full independence from Denmark has gained significant attention in Greenland's parliamentary election campaign following Trump's remarks.