Greenland's potential new Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has firmly rejected Donald Trump's repeated claims for the US to annex the island, stating that Greenlanders want to determine their own future and strive for independence from Denmark. His comments follow a surprise victory in recent elections. Outgoing Prime Minister Mute Egede voiced collective rejection of Trump's remarks, emphasizing the need for respect towards Greenland's sovereignty. Both leaders are calling for unity among party heads to decisively respond to these challenges as Greenland advances toward self-governance.
Jens-Frederik Nielsen emphasized that Greenlanders desire independence, stating, 'We don't want to be Americans. No, we don't want to be Danes. We want to be Greenlanders, and we want our own independence in the future.'
Outgoing Prime Minister Mute Egede firmly stated, 'People cannot continue to disrespect us,' reinforcing the idea that Greenland should determine its own fate and reject outside interference.
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