Denmark asserts that Greenland is “not for sale” amid escalating rhetoric from US
Denmark has officially dismissed assertions made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the possibility of purchasing Greenland. This rebuttal comes as the Trump administration continues to emphasize their expansionist stance.
On Friday, Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen firmly stated that Greenland is “not for sale,” following comments from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggesting that former President Donald Trump harbors genuine intentions of purchasing the territory.
Rasmussen emphasized the seriousness of the statement, asserting that Greenland should unequivocally remain independent and not be annexed by the United States.
“The Kingdom of Denmark, along with Greenland, has unequivocally clarified that it holds no interest in the matter.”
In the days preceding the inauguration of Donald Trump, Greenland’s Prime Minister, Mute Egede, made a clear statement of national identity, declaring, “We aspire to neither Danish nor American affiliations; our desire is to be recognized as Greenlanders.”
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Thursday that former President Donald Trump’s interest in purchasing Greenland is a serious proposal, emphasizing that acquiring the territory aligns with U.S. national interests and warrants a resolution.
“He emphasized the seriousness of the matter, stating that the information being discussed is quite accurate. ‘This is not a joke,’ he remarked, adding that the topic has been a subject of conversation for many years.”
“The acquisition of this land is not a mere pursuit for expansion; rather, it aligns with our national interest and requires resolution. President Trump has made his intentions clear: he plans to purchase it.”
Former President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, driven by concerns that the island could eventually fall under China’s influence. Sources indicate that Trump’s strategic considerations center on forestalling potential geopolitical moves by China in the Arctic region.
Senator Marco Rubio has indicated that China may deploy naval vessels to these facilities to conduct operations.
In a statement, Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington, categorically rejected Senator Rubio’s allegations regarding China’s potential establishment of a dual-use installation in Greenland, describing them as “entirely baseless and lacking any foundation.”
