The threat of acquiring the region by force, if required, has upset both the indigenous people and Denmark. Earlier, he made it clear in the most unequivocal term that no one can defend Greenland, including Denmark, whom he called "wonderful people". Should the people of Greenland demand freedom to get rid of the situation and defend themselves? Besides, 22 indigenous children were taken from their families forcibly and sent to Denmark to groom them as future rulers of Greenland. Amid the raging controversy over its future and the US threat, Greenland appears to be divided.

Source: dna January 21, 2026 15:07 UTC