Greenlanders reject Trump with 85% majority against joining US
Greenlanders reject Trump with 85% majority against joining US
Greenland’s population is overwhelmingly against leaving the Danish realm in favor of the US, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump’s insistence the island is keen to join.
Summary
A poll commissioned by Danish and Greenlandic newspapers revealed that 85% of Greenlanders oppose joining the U.S., contradicting Trump’s claims that the territory prefers American rule over Denmark.
Only 6% supported U.S. affiliation, with 9% undecided.
Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute B. Egede reaffirmed the push for Greenlandic independence, rejecting both U.S. and Danish governance.
Trump has argued Greenland is vital for U.S. security and suggested force as an option.
Meanwhile, Denmark seeks to maintain unity with allies while opposing Trump’s ambitions.