We stand in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland,” they wrote on X. Leaders of both Denmark and Greenland have repeatedly insisted that the vast island is not for sale and that it will decide its own future. The US believes Greenland, located between North America and Europe, can give it an economic edge over its rivals in the Arctic region. The US has its Pituffik military base in Greenland and opened a consulate on the island in June 2020. Trump’s determination to take over Greenland has stunned Denmark, a fellow member of Nato that has fought alongside America in its wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 23, 2025 05:41 UTC