Following President Trump's assertion that the U.S. would acquire Greenland, Prime Minister Mute Bourup Egede emphatically rejected the idea, highlighting Greenland's right to self-determination. Egede reiterated that Greenlanders are not looking to become American or Danish, emphasizing the territory's identity as Kalaallit Nunaat. Trump's speech included expressions of interest in Greenland for national security reasons, amid some congressional support for his acquisition plans. Despite this, Egede's stance remains firm: Greenland's future will be decided by its own people, not through negotiation or sale.
We don't want to be Americans, nor Danes; we are Kalaallit. The Americans and their leader must understand that. We are not for sale and cannot simply be taken.
And I also have a message tonight for the incredible people of Greenland. We strongly support your right to determine your own future. And if you choose, we welcome you into the United States of America.
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