In a decisive show of unity, all five political parties in Greenland's parliament have collectively rejected President Donald Trump’s renewed suggestions to annex Greenland. Following a recent meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Trump expressed confidence in the United States’ potential acquisition of the strategically located island, stating, “I think it will happen” while underscoring the necessity for national security amid rising tensions from global powers. His remarks came amidst Greenland's parliamentary elections where the center-right Demokraatit party won a significant victory, signaling a strong push for autonomy among the island's 57,000 residents.

The chairmen of the Greenlandic parties declared, “We — all party chairmen — cannot accept the repeated statements on annexation and control of Greenland. We find this conduct unacceptable to friends and allies in a defense alliance,” thereby uniting against what they deemed disrespectful overtures from the U.S. president. Outgoing Prime Minister Mute Egede articulated, “Our country will never be the USA, and we Greenlanders will never be Americans,” further reinforcing local sentiments against any form of annexation.

In this context, the Demokraatit's leader, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has also stressed the population's aspiration for independence, saying, “We want to be Greenlanders and build our own country.” The call for a more assertive stance against Trump's comments is echoed widely in Greenland, where opinion polls indicate a strong preference for independence from Denmark, not annexation by the United States.

Trump has a history of making controversial claims regarding Greenland, which he labeled as essential for U.S. national security due to its military bases and resource-rich territory. Highlighting the geopolitical importance of the Arctic, he suggested the need for more American military presence on the island, aiming to project U.S. power amidst growing Chinese and Russian interests in the region.

Many in Denmark and Greenland have dismissed Trump’s remarks as inappropriate, asserting that Greenland is not up for sale, and reasserting the island's status as a self-governing entity. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen reiterated in his response to Trump's annexation comments that “Greenland is not open to annexation” according to international law. Meanwhile, local leaders in Greenland are preparing a coordinated response to ensure that their right to self-determination is respected moving forward.

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