However, not all from the island are reacting with outrage, with some downplaying the comments made by the Trump administration about the territory’s fate. “I think [Trump] should just come out outright and say he wants … the oil, he wants the rare earth minerals,” Martinussen said. We are Greenlanders.”Greenland relies on U.S. for securityGreenland MP Pele Broberg, who’s the leader of the opposition pro-independence party Naleraq, didn’t express concern about Trump’s comments. [Trump] wants to do a deal. Berthelsen said Greenland has been an ally of the U.S. for more than 80 years, with U.S. military bases stationed there.

Source: CBC News January 08, 2026 13:50 UTC