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Mon, January 13, 2025

How is Greenland responding to Trump's threats of annexation?


Published on 2025-01-13 03:40:47 - MSN
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  • Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with Greenland MP Pele Broberg, who shares his response to Trump's threats of taking control his country, and why he says this could actually boost its independence movement.

The video from MSN discusses Greenland's response to former U.S. President Donald Trump's interest in purchasing the island in 2019. Greenland, an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark, firmly rejected the idea, with both local and Danish officials stating that Greenland is not for sale. The video highlights the cultural and political reactions, emphasizing Greenland's desire to maintain its autonomy and the absurdity of the proposal from their perspective. It also touches on the broader implications of such a move, including issues of sovereignty, international law, and the strategic importance of Greenland due to its natural resources and geopolitical position. The piece includes interviews with Greenlandic officials and residents, showcasing a unified stance against the annexation, and explores how this event has influenced Greenland's relationship with the United States and its push for greater independence.

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