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International Business Times UK
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Rohit David

Greenland's Prime Minister Has This To Say Over Trump's Takeover Threats: 'We Choose Denmark' - Tells US President To Back Off

Greenland PM Rebuffs Trump Takeover Threats (Credit: Instagram/Jens-Frederik Nielsen @jens_frederik)

Greenland's prime minister has issued a firm rebuke to US President Donald Trump's Greenland threats, declaring that the territory would opt for Denmark in any forced choice. Jens-Frederik Nielsen made the comments at a press conference in Copenhagen alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, underlining Greenland's firm ties to the Kingdom of Denmark, NATO, and the European Union.

This response addresses Trump's repeated claims that acquiring Greenland is vital for American national security, given its vast mineral resources and pivotal location in the Arctic. The situation has heightened tensions within the transatlantic alliance, with allies expressing concern over potential annexation.

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