Greenland and Denmark reject Trump's claim on island ownership

Greenland and Denmark responded strongly to President-elect Donald Trump's comments about U.S. ownership of Greenland. Trump stated that controlling the island is essential for U.S. national security, but did not provide details. Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede declared, "Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and will never be for sale." Danish parliament member Rasmus Jarlov emphasized that U.S. attempts to control Danish territory should be prohibited. This reaction follows Trump's previous interest in purchasing Greenland in 2019, which was rejected by both Denmark and Greenland's officials. The island's strategic location and resources contribute to its importance.