Trump Pursues Greenland Annexation Amid Opposition from Rutte, New PM

President Donald Trump has renewed his push to annex Greenland, emphasizing its strategic importance for international security during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Despite Trump's optimistic claims that the annexation will happen, Rutte distanced NATO from the proposal, stating he does not want the alliance involved in such discussions. Greenland's newly elected prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, firmly rejected Trump's claims, asserting that Greenlanders desire independence rather than becoming part of the U.S. Outgoing Prime Minister Múte Egede also criticized Trump's threats, calling for a united rejection of his proposals. The majority of Greenland's population supports independence from Denmark, complicating Trump's ambitions. Trump's remarks follow a recent parliamentary election in Greenland, which many see as a step toward self-determination.