Key Highlights:

• Greenland's Prime Minister criticizes Trump's disrespectful comments regarding U.S. acquisition of the island.
• Trump continues to promote the idea of investing in Greenland, citing prosperity and safety for its people.
• A recent poll shows that 85% of Greenlanders oppose joining the United States.

Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede expressed concern over U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed interest in acquiring the Arctic island, stating that his approach "lacks respect." This comment comes after Trump reiterated his intentions during a recent address to Congress where he portrayed a vision of prosperity for the "incredible people" of Greenland. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump declared, "We are ready to invest billions of dollars to create new jobs and make you rich," which Egede views with skepticism.

In an interview with Danish public broadcaster DR, Egede emphasized the need for recognition and respect for Greenlanders, asserting, "We deserve to be treated with respect, and I don't think the U.S. president has done that recently since he took office." He further pointed out that Trump's recent actions have led many in Greenland to reconsider their relationship with the U.S.: "The recent things that the American president has done mean that you don't want to get as close to (the U.S.) as you might have wanted in the past," as mentioned in reports from Channel News Asia and Reuters.

The undercurrent of Egede's statements indicates a desire for full independence, as he insists that Greenland, with its population of approximately 57,000 and significant natural resources, should determine its own future. He stated, "We need to draw a line in the sand and spend more effort on those countries that show us respect for the future we want to draw."

Polling data reveals that a vast majority, around 85%, of Greenlanders do not wish to become part of the United States, with many perceiving Trump's interest as a potential threat rather than an opportunity. Egede has made it clear that the people of Greenland identify as Kalaallit, the indigenous people of the island, and they are not for sale, holding the firm position that their future should be governed by themselves. For more details on this issue, refer to CBS News.