Greenland’s Prime Minister, Mute Egede, has once again rejected the idea of the Arctic island becoming part of the United States, following renewed interest by former US President Donald Trump. Speaking to FOX News on January 16, Egede emphasized Greenland’s commitment to being a strong partner of the US but reiterated that the islanders value their sovereignty and identity above all.

Trump’s suggestion to purchase Greenland from Denmark first emerged in 2019 during his presidency, sparking international headlines and diplomatic tensions. The proposal, which Trump framed as a strategic move citing national security concerns, was swiftly dismissed by both Denmark and Greenland. In his latest remarks, the former president-elect has reignited the idea, suggesting that economic measures or even military action might be considered to achieve this goal.

Prime Minister Egede responded unequivocally, declaring, “We don’t want to be Americans. We don’t want to be a part of the US” While acknowledging Greenland’s longstanding cooperation with the US, especially in defense and security through NATO, Egede made it clear that such collaboration does not equate to a desire for integration. “We are close neighbors, we have been cooperating in the last 80 years, and I think in the future we have a lot to offer to cooperate with,” he said.

Egede’s remarks also touched on the island’s broader aspirations. “We do not want to be Danes either. We want to be Greenlanders,” he said, reflecting........

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