Summary
Thousands of people protested in Denmark to support Greenland and oppose President Donald Trump's efforts to bring Greenland under U.S. control. Rallies took place in different cities, including Copenhagen and Nuuk, with demonstrators expressing resistance to Trump's plans, which he says are for national security. Greenland and Denmark have refused the U.S. proposal, but diplomatic talks have not changed the U.S. position.
Key Facts
- Thousands protested in Denmark, including Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, Odense, and Nuuk.
- Protesters opposed President Trump's proposal to take control of Greenland.
- President Trump mentioned potentially using tariffs against countries that do not support his Greenland plan.
- A recent poll shows 85% of Greenlanders do not want to join the U.S.
- Denmark and Greenland's leaders failed to change the U.S. stance in meetings with U.S. officials.
- Some U.S. lawmakers, including President Trump's Republican Party members, oppose the control of Greenland.
- European NATO members are holding military exercises in Greenland to affirm their sovereignty.
- Greenland remains a self-governing territory of Denmark.
