The Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen said today that the US is exerting 'unacceptable pressure' on its country and Greenland, prior to a trip to the semi-autonomous Danish area this week by a high-profile American delegation.
The American visit, which runs from Thursday to Saturday, is led by USSha Vance, wife of Vice President JD Vance, and includes national security adviser Mike Waltz and energy secretary Chris Wright.
“I have to say that it is an unacceptable pressure that is exerted on Greenland and Denmark in this situation. And it is busy that we will resist, “Frederiksen said to TV2 and added:” This is clearly not a visit that is about what Greenland needs or wants. '
Frederiksen said that representatives from Greenland, the world's largest island, were 'clear' that 'they did not want a visit, not because they do not have a government, referring to the elections on the island earlier this month.
Brian Hughes, spokesperson for De Witte Huis National Security Council, said that the delegation was meant to “learn about Greenland, the culture, history and people.”
Frederiksen rejected the idea of ​​a private visit: “You cannot pay a private visit with official representatives from another country.”
For the first time, Donald Trump threw the idea that the US took over Greenland during its first time, but has refused to rule out in recent weeks with the help of military or economic coercion to get his way.
Trump even said he could call NATO to help the US take over the island and tell the head -general of the defense block earlier this month: 'You know, Mark, we need that for international safety.
Donald Trump (photo) puts unacceptable pressure on Greenland, said the prime minister of Denmark today
The Prime Minister Van Denmark Mette Frederiksen (photo) made the comments prior to a trip to the semi-autonomous Danish territory this week by a high-profile American delegation
'We have a lot of our favorite players who sail around the coast, and we have to be careful. We will talk to you. '
He claimed that it was an 'absolute necessity' for the safety of his country.
But the leaders of Greenland have condemned Trump's claims.
The departing prime minister, Múte Bourup Eegede, said: “We are now at a level where it cannot be characterized in any way as a harmless visit of the wife of a politician.”
'What does the security advisor do in Greenland? The only goal is to show us a demonstration of power. '
'He is Trump's confidential and nearest adviser, and his presence in Greenland will only certainly Let the Americans believe in Trump's missionAnd the pressure will increase after the visit. '
The likely next leader, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, accused the US of refusing to show the people of the island the right respect.
Asked on Monday if the second lady's visit to Greenland was a provocation, Trump replied: 'This is friendliness, not provocation.
'We are dealing with many people from Greenland who would like to see something happening with regard to their correctly protected and well cared for. If they call us, we don't call them. '
He claimed that Greenland itched to leave Denmark: 'They really love the idea because they have been left somewhat, as you know. They are not taken properly, good for. And I think Greenland will be something that might be in our future. '
Greenland has been part of Denmark for about 300 years and there have been tensions between the island and the Nordic nation for a long time.
Although recent polls revealed that almost 80% of the Groenlanders want independence from Denmark, an even higher part rejected the idea that the island was part of the US.
More to follow.
