Greenland's leaders reject Trump's bid for US control of island
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Key Points:
- Greenland’s party leaders, including Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, have firmly rejected President Donald Trump’s proposals for the U.S. to acquire the island, emphasizing that Greenland’s future should be determined by its own people.
- Trump reiterated his interest in purchasing Greenland, warning that if the U.S. does not act, other powers like Russia or China might take control, and hinted at possible use of military force.
- Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that an American takeover of Greenland could signal the end of NATO, highlighting the geopolitical tensions involved.
- Greenland’s leaders stressed that decisions about the island’s future must follow international law and be free from external pressure or interference.
- Discussions involving officials from Denmark
