Amid Trump's call to purchase Greenland, island's leader pushes for independence
FirstpostAs US President-elect Donald Trump has said it’s a must for US national security interests to buy Greenland, the island’s premier, Mute Egede, has pushed for its independence from Denmark Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Bourup Egede speaks at a press conference during the opening of the European Commission's new office in Nuuk, Greenland, March 15, 2024. At a time when US President-elect Donald Trump has called for the annexation of Greenland, the region’s head has pushed for independence from Denmark. In his New Year’s message, Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede pushed for independence from Denmark. We are not for sale and will never be for sale.” Why Trump wants Greenland Trump has said that the control of Greenland was an “absolute necessity” for ensuring US national security.