In early January 2026, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland’s Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede publicly rejected Donald Trump’s remarks about annexing Greenland.
In statements reported by ABC News (Australia) and Reuters, the Danish and Greenlandic leaders stressed the close partnership between Denmark and Greenland and made clear there is no appetite for a United States takeover.
They emphasized Greenland’s autonomy and Denmark’s sovereignty, underscoring a long-standing alliance with the United States even as Greenland pursues closer ties with Washington in other areas. The leaders signaled unity behind the principle that Greenland’s status should be decided by its people and its partners, not by unilateral territorial expansion.
The remarks and subsequent rebuttals reflect Copenhagen and Nuuk’s commitment to sovereignty and regional stability while continuing to engage the United States on security and economic cooperation.