Trump expressed confidence in the United States obtaining Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump, answering questions from journalists in Las Vegas, expressed confidence that the United States will get Greenland. The speech, which took place on January 25, was broadcast by C-SPAN television channel.

"I think we will resolve the Greenland issue. I think we will get it. And I think the population (of Greenland - Ed.) wants to be with us. 55 thousand people live there, and they want to be with us," he said.

On the eve of President Trump during a telephone conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen insisted on the acquisition of Greenland. It was reported that Trump was aggressive and set for conflict.

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Earlier on January 23, Per Clausen, a member of the European Parliament (EP) from Norway, raised questions about the European Union's (EU) response to US President Donald Trump's threats against Greenland. Clausen questioned the EC on what means the EU has to respond to possible economic pressure from the United States.

On the eve of the EP MP from Denmark Anders Vistisen, using profanity, called on Trump to stop talking about the idea of buying Greenland from the kingdom, because, according to him, the island is not for sale, reports IA Regnum. He emphasized that Greenland is a fully integrated part of Denmark, reports kp.ru.

Earlier, on January 21, a member of the Greenlandic party "People's Community", Member of Parliament of the Kingdom Aya Chemnitz said that Denmark could not protect the island, even by transferring there all its defense capabilities. The head of the Greenlandic government, Muthe Egede, pointed out on the same day that the people of the island should determine their own future. The Prime Minister pointed out that Greenlanders do not want to be Americans and at the same time not be Danes.

Pele Broberg, chairman of Greenland's largest opposition party Naleraka and a member of the island's parliament, suggested on Jan. 20 that Trump should make a "win-win" deal on the island's independence. The island would then be able to reclaim its land and enter into a defense agreement with the United States.

On Dec. 22, 2024, Trump said it was an absolute necessity for the U.S. to own and control Greenland. He had previously expressed interest in buying the island from Denmark in 2019 but was turned down. In the coming year, Trump was also indicated to Trump that the island is not for sale and will not be sold, but Denmark can cooperate more with the US.