Greenland Rejects Trump's Annexation Talk: 'Enough is Enough'

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CNBC TV18•05-01-2026, 16:57

Greenland Rejects Trump's Annexation Talk: 'Enough is Enough'

•Greenland's leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Denmark firmly rejected renewed US President Donald Trump's remarks about acquiring the territory, stating "enough is enough."
•Trump reiterated his ambition to take over Greenland, citing its strategic importance for defense and mineral resources to reduce dependence on China.
•The US operation in Venezuela rekindled Danish concerns that autonomous Greenland might face a similar scenario.
•Nordic, Baltic, and French leaders, including Finland's President Alexander Stubb and France's Emmanuel Macron, expressed strong support for Greenland and Denmark.
•Trump recently appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland, who publicly supports its incorporation into the US.

Why It Matters: Greenland and Denmark firmly reject Trump's renewed annexation attempts, asserting the island's self-determination.

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