Rubio Claims Greenlanders Want Independence from Denmark

During a NATO meeting in Brussels, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserted that Greenlanders no longer wish to be part of Denmark, emphasizing that they will make their own decision regarding their future. This statement was immediately contested by Greenland's incoming Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, who clarified that while Greenlanders do not want to be Danish, they also do not desire to become American. Nielsen insisted that Greenland is working towards independence but is not prepared to sever ties with Denmark at this time. The U.S. has long shown interest in Greenland, especially following Donald Trump's controversial proposal to purchase the territory. Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has strongly rejected U.S. attempts to annex Greenland, citing international law. This diplomatic tension reflects broader strains in U.S.-European relations amid geopolitical challenges.