Greenland’s Prime Minister, Mute Egede, expressed dissatisfaction with U.S. President Donald Trump’s treatment of Greenlanders, criticizing his approach to the island’s autonomy. Egede’s comments came in response to Trump’s remarks made during his recent address to Congress, where he reiterated his interest in acquiring the vast, mineral-rich Arctic island. Trump highlighted Greenland’s potential prosperity, claiming that the U.S. could invest billions of dollars to create jobs and make the people of Greenland “rich,” while also ensuring their safety, as they have been since World War II.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump emphasized that the U.S. would continue to protect Greenlanders, echoing sentiments of past American support. However, Egede rejected this narrative, stating that Greenland’s citizens deserve to be treated with respect and independence, a sentiment he has consistently voiced since taking office. He further added that Trump’s recent actions suggest that many Greenlanders might not be as eager to align with the U.S. as they once might have been.
Egede has long advocated for Greenland’s full independence, asserting that the island, with a population of just 57,000, should have the autonomy to determine its own future. Despite Greenland’s wealth in minerals, oil, and natural gas, the economy remains heavily dependent on fishing and annual subsidies from Denmark, with development progressing slowly.
