The Danish leaders described US President Trump's remarks about Greenland as a positive affirmation of self-determination ahead of the island's parliamentary elections. Defence Minister Lund Poulsen emphasized respect for Greenlanders' choice about their future, implying a potential independence referendum. However, while Trump encouraged Greenlanders to consider joining the US, concerns remained about the implications on sovereignty, leading to rejection from Greenland's Prime Minister, Múte B Egede, who declared their unique identity as Greenlanders, distinct from both Americans and Danes. This situation reflects ongoing discussions regarding Greenland's autonomy and future.
We strongly support your right to determine your own future, and if you choose, we welcome you into the United States of America, Trump said.
That he has respect for the Greenlandic people and their wishes, Poulsen retorted.
The most important part of Trump's words was the respect for the self-determination of Greenlanders, said Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.
We are not Americans, we are not Danes, because we are Greenlanders, says Prime Minister Múte B Egede.
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