Denmark Protests: ‘Greenland is Not for Sale’ Over Trump’s Threats
- A bipartisan US congressional delegation, which visited Denmark on Saturday, sought to reassure Denmark and Greenland of their support following Mr Trump's threat to punish countries with tariffs...
- Delegation leader Senator Chris Coons, a Delaware Democrat, said the current rhetoric around Greenland is causing concern across the Danish kingdom.
- In August 2024, tensions arose following comments made by former US President Donald Trump regarding the potential acquisition of Greenland.
Thousands of protesters in Denmark are showing solidarity with Greenland following US President Donald Trump‘s threats to annex teh Arctic island.
Mr Trump says Greenland is vital to US security as of its strategic location and large supply of minerals and has not ruled out the use of force to take it.
European nations have sent military personnel to the island at Denmark’s request.
Chanting “greenland is not for sale” and holding banners with slogans such as “Hands off Greenland” alongside Greenland’s red and white “Erfalasorput” flag, demonstrators assembled in Copenhagen’s City Hall Square before marching toward the US embassy.
Julie Rademacher, chair of Uagut, an organisation for greenlanders in Denmark said they were grateful for the “huge support”.
“We are also sending a message to the world that you all must wake up,” she said.
“Greenland and the Greenlanders have involuntarily become the front in the fight for democracy and human rights.“
There were protests in other locations across Denmark, and more are planned to take place in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital.“`html
Chris Coons says he hopes the people of the Kingdom of Denmark do not abandon their faith in the American people. (Reuters: Ritzau Scanpix/Ida Marie Odgaard)
US delegation visits Denmark
A bipartisan US congressional delegation, which visited Denmark on Saturday, sought to reassure Denmark and Greenland of their support following Mr Trump’s threat to punish countries with tariffs if they do not back the US taking over the island.
Delegation leader Senator Chris Coons, a Delaware Democrat, said the current rhetoric around Greenland is causing concern across the Danish kingdom.
He said he wants to de-escalate the situation.