Mute Egede, Greenland's Prime Minister, said Monday that President Trump has not shown respect for Greenlanders after expressing renewed interest in buying the Arctic island. Trump mentioned his desire to acquire the mineral-rich territory during his address to Congress last Tuesday. He described a future where Greenland would prosper and remain safe under US control. Early Monday, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that America would continue to protect Greenlanders, as they have since World War II.
The US President promised billions of dollars of investment to create jobs and wealth for Greenland residents. Responding on Monday, Egede stated that Greenland citizens deserve respect, which he believes Trump has failed to give since becoming president. The Prime Minister mentioned that recent actions by the American president have caused people to become less interested in close relations with the United States. Egede has repeatedly declared that Greenland belongs to its people and they should determine their future themselves.
The Prime Minister strongly supports full independence for Greenland from Denmark. With only 57,000 people, Greenland sits closer to New York than to Copenhagen, the Danish capital. The island possesses considerable mineral, oil, and natural gas wealth but has experienced slow development progress. Currently, the Greenland economy relies heavily on fishing and annual financial support from Denmark.
The US President promised billions of dollars of investment to create jobs and wealth for Greenland residents. Responding on Monday, Egede stated that Greenland citizens deserve respect, which he believes Trump has failed to give since becoming president. The Prime Minister mentioned that recent actions by the American president have caused people to become less interested in close relations with the United States. Egede has repeatedly declared that Greenland belongs to its people and they should determine their future themselves.
The Prime Minister strongly supports full independence for Greenland from Denmark. With only 57,000 people, Greenland sits closer to New York than to Copenhagen, the Danish capital. The island possesses considerable mineral, oil, and natural gas wealth but has experienced slow development progress. Currently, the Greenland economy relies heavily on fishing and annual financial support from Denmark.
