Greenland's party leaders rejected President Trump's repeated calls for the U.S. to take control of the island, saying that Greenland's future must be decided by its people.

Greenland party leaders issued a joint statement Friday that the autonomous territory rejects the US calls for acquisition. Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and four other party leaders stated:

Trump insists Washington must act to control Greenland to deter Russia and China amid strong rejection from Greenland and allies.

While independence from Denmark has long been debated in Greenland, opinion polls show strong opposition to joining the US.

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen holds a press conference in Nuuk, Greenland, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (Oscar Scott Carl/Ritzau Scanpix via AP) Greenland's Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen holds a press conference in Nuuk, Greenland ...

Greenland leaders reject Trump's US takeover bid, affirming that Greenland's future will be decided by its own people.

In a joint statement, Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and four major party leaders condemned the American president’s rhetoric. "We don't want to be Americans, we don't want to be Danes,