'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate
Summary
Hundreds of people protested outside the new U.S. consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, against President Donald Trump's interest in greater influence over the island. The protest followed the visit of the U.S. special envoy, Jeff Landry, during a sensitive time in Greenland-U.S. relations.Key Facts
- Greenlanders gathered in Nuuk to oppose U.S. ambitions on the island, chanting "Greenland is for Greenlanders."
- The new U.S. consulate opened in downtown Nuuk, replacing a smaller wooden cabin with a much bigger building.
- Jeff Landry, President Trump's special envoy, visited Greenland without an official invitation and met local leaders and business people.
- Some Greenlandic politicians, including the prime minister and MPs, declined to attend the consulate opening as a political statement.
- Protest organizers stated Greenland is not for sale and emphasized that "no means no" in a democratic world.
- Landry expressed support for Greenland’s economic independence but insisted U.S. sovereignty colors (red, white, and blue) are the only "red line."
- The U.S. ambassador to Denmark spoke about a future partnership with Greenland, highlighting the Arctic’s global importance.
- The White House provided no details about Landry’s meeting with President Trump but expressed optimism about the relationship.
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