Donald Trump might face the wrath of Denmark’s Prime Minister if he continues his quest to take control of Greenland. On Monday, PM Mette Frederiksen issued a statement, maintaining her stance that the Danish territory can never belong to the United States.
While speaking to reporters at a defense meeting for EU leaders, Frederiksen said, “I will never support the idea of fighting allies. But of course, if the U.S. puts tough terms on Europe, we need a collective and robust response.” Greenland became a talking point between both countries last month, in the days leading to Trump’s inauguration. When asked if he would rule out economic or military coercion to gain control of Greenland and the Panama Canal, he answered:
“I can’t assure you—you’re talking about Panama and Greenland—no, I can’t assure you on either of those two. But I can say this: We need them for economic security.”
Per ABC News, the Danish leader insisted she has “great support” from her EU partners should retaliatory tactics be considered. Frederiksen, however, acknowledged Trump’s concerns about security in the region, given that Russia and China have increased activity there.
“I totally agree with the Americans that the Arctic region is becoming more and more important when we are talking about defense and security.
She noted the United States and Denmark could have “stronger footprints” in terms of security, as Trump implied. “If this is about securing our part of the world, we can find a way forward,” Frederiksen assured.
Donald Trump Warned To ‘Respect The Sovereignty’ By Denmark PM
Although Mette Frederiksen seems willing to meet Trump in the middle, she concluded her speech with a strong message for the Republican. She maintained “that everybody has to respect the sovereignty of all national states in the world” before adding:
“Greenland is today a part of the Kingdom of Denmark. It’s part of our territory, and it’s not for sale.”
Greenland, which boasts a population of around 60,000, hosts a U.S. military base and is highly coveted for its strategic position.
Frederiksen and Trump have long bumped heads on the territory for years since he first expressed desire in 2019. Weeks ago, the Financial Times reported that the world leaders engaged in a “horrendous” 45-minute call over Greenland. “He [Trump] was very firm. It was a cold shower. Before, it was hard to take it seriously. But I do think it is serious and potentially very dangerous,” one European official said of the conversation.
Donald Trump has yet to comment on Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen’s response, but she seems pretty clear about her stance.
