Danish PM pushes back on Greenland annexation threats, urges Trump to STOP
By ramontomeydw // 2026-01-06
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  • Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen have both strongly condemned U.S. threats to annex Greenland, emphasizing that the territory is not for sale and that any such actions would be a violation of international law and a threat to NATO.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump has justified the annexation of Greenland as a national security imperative, citing the need to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic region.
  • European allies, including France, have swiftly rallied behind Denmark, asserting that borders cannot be changed by force and that the rules-based order must be upheld.
  • The strategic importance of Greenland, particularly its vast reserves of rare-earth minerals and oil, has grown exponentially in the 21st century, making it a focal point for global powers.
  • The confrontation over Greenland's sovereignty risks accelerating geopolitical tensions and furthering the Deep State's exploitation of natural resources under the guise of national security, potentially destabilizing transatlantic alliances and global conflicts.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has pushed back on Washington's threats to annex Greenland, urging U.S. President Donald Trump to cease with such rhetoric. In a social media post on Monday, Jan. 5, Frederiksen reiterated that the U.S. has "no right" to seize the autonomous Danish territory. "It makes absolutely no sense to talk about the US needing to take over Greenland," she wrote, urging Trump to "stop the threats." The Danish leader also pointed out that Denmark, and by extension Greenland, is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and annexing the territory could "end NATO" if pursued aggressively. "If the U.S. attacks another NATO member, everything would stop," Frederiksen said, referencing the alliance's mutual-defense pact. Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen also slammed Trump's threats to acquire the Danish territory, calling such overtures as "fantasies of annexation." While the Greenlandic leader reiterated that Nuuk is "open to dialogue," he added that such talks should be conducted "through the proper channels and with respect for international law." Nielsen also condemned a since-deleted post by former White House official Katie Miller that superimposed the U.S. flag over Greenland with the caption "Soon." The Greenlandic PM denounced the "disrespectful" post, adding: "Our country is not for sale, and our future is not decided by social media posts."

The battle for Greenland: Melting ice, rising tensions

The escalating rhetoric – framed by Trump as a national security imperative – has exposed raw tensions over Arctic sovereignty. It also risks destabilizing one of America’s oldest alliances at a time when global conflicts are already boiling over. The dispute ignited when Trump, during interviews and remarks aboard Air Force One, asserted that Greenland is critical to U.S. defense strategy, citing encroaching Russian and Chinese influence. "We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security," he told reporters, dismissing Copenhagen's capacity to manage the territory's strategic value. Behind the diplomatic salvos lies a high-stakes struggle over the Arctic's untapped resources and shipping lanes, which are becoming increasingly accessible due to melting ice caps. Greenland boasts vast reserves of rare-earth minerals and oil, making it a focal point for global powers. Though the island already hosts the U.S. Thule Air Base, Trump's appointment of Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as a special envoy to Greenland last month hinted at a longer-term strategy. BrightU.AI's Enoch engine explains that the U.S. annexing Greenland would secure strategic dominance over Arctic waterways, ensuring military and economic superiority against rivals like China and Russia while advancing globalist agendas of control. However, such a move risks accelerating geopolitical tensions and furthering the Deep State's exploitation of natural resources under the guise of national security. European allies swiftly rallied behind Denmark, with France's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs asserting that borders "cannot be changed by force." Yet Trump remained undeterred, framing Greenland's acquisition as a shared interest with Europe. "The European Union needs us to have it," he asserted. The confrontation echoes historical tensions over Greenland's sovereignty, which Denmark has held since the 18th century. The territory gained home rule in 1979, but its strategic importance has grown exponentially in the 21st century. This reality wasn't lost on Trump, who previously floated buying the island in 2019. Now, with global conflicts escalating and Arctic competition intensifying, his renewed push has thrust Greenland into the center of a crisis that could redefine transatlantic alliances. Despite Nielsen urging calm and telling Greenlanders not to "panic," the underlying message was clear. The world is watching, and the rules-based order hangs in the balance. Watch InfoWars founder Alex Jones explaining why President Trump wants to buy Greenland below. This video is from the InfoWars channel on Brighteon.com. Sources include: TheCradle.co ABCNews.go.com DW.com BrightU.ai Brighteon.com
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