Posted on 01/10/2025 4:24:06 PM PST by SeekAndFind
Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede said on Friday he was ready to speak with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has said he wants control over the Arctic island, and urged respect for the island’s independence aspirations.
Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, has described US control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, as an “absolute necessity.” He did not dismiss the potential use of military or economic means, including tariffs against Denmark.
At a Copenhagen press conference, when asked if he had had contact with Trump, Egede responded: “No, but we are ready to talk.”
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who also addressed the press conference, said on Thursday she had asked for a meeting with Trump, but did not expect it to happen before his inauguration.
Greenland, home to 57,000 people, was a Danish colony until 1953 but is now a self-governing Danish territory. In 2009, it secured the right to claim independence through a vote.
The U.S. maintains a military base in the northern part of the strategically important territory.
Egede emphasized Greenland’s aspirations, saying: “We have a desire for independence, a desire to be the master of our own house … This is something everyone should respect.”
“But that doesn’t mean we are cutting all ties, all cooperation and all relations with Denmark,” he said.
An independence movement has gained momentum in recent years, which Egede discussed in his new year speech.
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Well that was quick lol
10 days to go. The pace is quickening
BTTT
At this rate POTUS47 will have conquered the world before his inauguration.
Except the Vatican...
Mette: Glen, or Glenda?
I think the mighty midget is getting an earful from the citizens of Greenland who can hear the prosperity knocking. Money talks and bullsqueezings walk.
If we buy Greenland President Trump must make certain that most of the money goes directly to citizens. Also, maybe a 10 year moratorium on all federal and local taxes for the original Greenland population.
Greenland would be infinitely better off as a U.S. territory than an independent country somehow attached to Denmark.
Greenland would benefit as a part of US commonwealth with full autonomy with home rule and its citizens could opt for US citizenship.
I would think that it would be a big win-win for US and Greenland. Neither Denmark or EU can assure Greenland’s defense.
Make Greenland similar to Puerto Rico, with no federal income taxes for residents.
Let the good times roll!
Trump NEVER discussed military threat against Greenland.
Tru.
That would be an option.
Trump won’t make a deal with the devil, so it’s safe.
Even the Vatican. Wait and see.
If Trump buys Greenland I will be seriously looking to move there!
There will be plenty of jobs.
Heard Charlie Kirk’s take on this via his podcast, he travelled with Trump Jr. (in secret) to Greenland and was wildly greeted. Many of the guys were wearing MAGA hats and the young people were all pro-America, Charlie even remarked, how did they get these hats even?
Only 57k people in an area half the size of the US in spite of it being a glacier, this could really be something in so many ways it leaves one speechless. Stay tuned!
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