Trump Offers Billions to Greenland for U.S. Membership

President Donald Trump has reiterated his intention to invest billions of dollars in Greenland and create new jobs, contingent upon the island's decision to join the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump emphasized that the U.S. supports Greenlanders' right to self-determination while expressing his belief in the necessity of U.S. ownership of Greenland for national security. However, Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede firmly rejected the notion of becoming part of the U.S., stating that Greenland is 'not for sale' and that its future should be determined by its own people. The upcoming parliamentary election in Greenland, focused on independence from Denmark, has seen all major parties advocating for varying degrees of autonomy, with only one party open to working with the U.S. without seeking annexation. Trump's statements come as the political climate in Greenland grows increasingly sensitive regarding its relationship with the U.S. and Denmark. This exchange underlines the complexities surrounding Greenland's aspirations for independence amidst foreign interest in the territory's strategic and economic potential.