Greenland stands firm: Rejects Trump's island takeover idea
Greenland rejects Donald Trump's suggestion about the USA taking over the island. The authorities have issued a joint statement on this matter, and the residents are preparing for an anti-American demonstration.
Greenland: Hundreds protest against Trump's takeover plans
Donald Trump has repeatedly raised the prospect of annexing Greenland and making it part of the United States. The Arctic island's politicians and residents have baulked at the idea.
Greenland’s election winners push back against Trump’s wish to take control of the island
Demokraatit’s upset victory over parties that have governed the territory for years indicates that many in Greenland care just as much about social issues such as healthcare, education, cultural heritage and other social policies.
Greenland Political Parties Join Together Against Trump Comments About Annexing the Island
All five parties in Greenland’s parliament have issued a joint statement on Friday rejecting President Donald Trump’s latest effort to take control of the strategic Arctic island
Greenland's politicians unite against Trump
In an unusual show of unity, party leaders say they "cannot accept the repeated statements about the annexation of Greenland."
Greenland Rejects Trump: 'We Don't Want to Be Americans'
"We don't want to be Americans. No, we don't want to be Danes," he said. "We want to be Greenlanders, and we want our own independence in the future. And we want to build our own
Greenlandic Parties Join in Rejecting Latest Trump Advance
The leaders of Greenland’s political parties condemned Donald Trump’s latest approach to take over the Arctic island, calling the US president’s comments “unacceptable.”
What’s the big deal with Greenland and why does Trump want it?
President Trump restated his belief this week that Greenland will eventually become part of the United States. “I think it’ll happen,” Trump said when asked by a reporter about the possible U.S. annexation of the massive but sparsely populated Arctic island during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Thursday.
Trump expects U.S. will have to annex Greenland, dismisses Denmark sovereignty
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he expects the United States will eventually annex Greenland, discounting that the Arctic island is part of the kingdom of Denmark. Trump, answering questions in the Oval Office during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte,
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Greenland chooses pro-business, independence parties in potential boost for Trump
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