Hey fam, 2026 is starting with some serious diplomatic drama…🌍🔥
On Jan 4, Danish PM Mette Frederiksen pulled no punches: the US has No. Right. To take over Greenland. ❌ She stressed that Greenland is part of the Danish Realm—along with Denmark and the Faroe Islands—and is covered by NATO’s security guarantee.
Frederiksen reminded Washington that a defense deal already gives the US broad access to Greenland. More threats? Nope. Stop the scare tactics, she said, and respect our ally and the Greenlandic people, who aren’t for sale. 🤝
Backing her up, Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide threw his support behind Denmark, saying any Realm changes are for Danish and Greenlandic residents to decide—period. 🤝
Why all the fuss? Last month (Dec 2025), the US named Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as its special envoy to Greenland. And since taking office in Jan 2025, President Trump has repeatedly said he wouldnt rule out "military or economic coercion" to get his way—wild stuff! ⚖️
Quick background: Greenland was a Danish colony until 1953, then got home rule in 1979. Today, it manages local affairs, but Denmark handles its defense and foreign policy.
What’s next? Will Washington dial it back or ramp up the pressure? Stay tuned—this icy showdown is heating up! 🔥
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Danish PM: U.S. has no right to annex Greenland, should end threats
cgtn.com
