NEWS ALERT: Greenland leader fires back after Trump calls for U.S. to buy Greenland

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While announcing his nominee for for U.S. Ambassador to Denmark on Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump once again called for the United States to buy the Artic island of Greenland.

“For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity,” Trump wrote.

Trump had made the same suggestion in 2019, during his first term in the Oval Office, saying it was needed for strategic reasons. Greenland’s leadership made it clear the island was not for sale then, and they are now firing back with the same response.

Greenland, a large icy Arctic island with over 50,000 residents, is a self-ruling territory of Denmark, CBS News explained.

Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede declared in a statement on Monday, “Greenland is ours 🇬🇱 We are not for sale and will never be for sale. We must not lose our year-long struggle for freedom. However, we must continue to be open to cooperation and trade with the whole world, especially with our neighbours. Since all cooperation and trade cannot go through Denmark. All cooperation with us must be based on our values.”

Below is Trump’s full statement Sunday:

I am pleased to announce Ken Howery as my choice for United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark. Ken is a World renowned entrepreneur, investor, and public servant, who served our Nation brilliantly during my First Term as U.S. Ambassador to Sweden, where he led efforts to increase Defense, Security, and Economic Cooperation between our Countries.

As a Co-Founder of PayPal and venture capital fund, Founders Fund, Ken turned American Innovation and Tech leadership into Global success stories, and that experience will be invaluable in representing us abroad.

For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.

Ken will do a wonderful job in representing the interests of the United States. Thank you Ken, and congratulations!

In response to the nomination, Howery wrote, “I am deeply humbled and honored by @realDonaldTrump’s announcement that he will nominate me to serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark.

“Representing our great nation abroad is a profound responsibility. I know first-hand the power of diplomacy to advance American interests and strengthen alliances, and I am grateful for the opportunity to return to Europe to promote the President’s agenda.

“I look forward to working with the dedicated teams at U.S. Embassy Copenhagen and U.S. Consulate Nuuk in Greenland to deepen the bonds between our countries. 🇺🇸🤝🇩🇰.”

Elon Musk responded with a laughing emoji, “Congrats! Help America gain Greenland 😂.”

Trump supporter ‘Brick Suit’ jokingly posted a meme, comparing Trump’s proposed “New Greenland Deal” to the Democrats’ “Green New Deal.”

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) joked, “When we buy Greenland should we call it MAGADONIA?”

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) quipped, “Let’s homestead Greenland. With a top tax rate of 5%. Who’s in?”

Trump has also called for the Panama Canal to be returned to the United States.  And he recently taunted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that perhaps Canada should just become the 51st state of the United States.

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