Denmark’s PM rejects Trump push to take Greenland: ‘It is not for sale’

WASHINGTON, United States — Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to bring Greenland under American control, declaring the Arctic island “not for sale.” Speaking in Ankara during a NATO summit, Frederiksen said Greenland had made clear it does not wish to become part of the United States and that Denmark expects all parties to respect its sovereignty. Frederiksen said Denmark maintains strong military cooperation with Washington on Arctic security and wants to expand that partnership, but reiterated that the territory is not on the market. She also noted that Denmark spends 5% of its GDP on defense, in line with NATO targets, and warned against internal friction within the alliance. “The enemy outside NATO is many. We do not need enemies inside,” Frederiksen said, adding that the alliance needs to assume greater responsibility in the Arctic. She said she does not plan to raise the Greenland issue with Trump bilaterally. Trump has previously said the United States seeks control of Greenland, citing its importance to U.S. national security.