Denmark Wants to Talk to Trump About Greenland 🌍
Hey there! Have you heard about Greenland? It’s the world’s largest island, and recently, it’s been in the news a lot. Let’s find out why!
The Danish government (Denmark is the country that Greenland is part of) wants to have a chat with the United States President-elect Donald Trump. Why? Because he said some surprising things about Greenland.
What’s Going On?
President-elect Trump mentioned that the United States might want to have control over Greenland. He even said he wouldn’t rule out using the military to make that happen! 😮
This made Denmark’s leaders a bit worried. They asked to speak with Mr. Trump to understand what he meant. But so far, they haven’t heard back.
Why Is Greenland Important?
Greenland is a huge island with about 60,000 people living there. It’s mostly covered in ice! ❄️ It was part of Denmark since 1953, and in 1979, Greenland got more control over its own affairs, but Denmark still handles things like foreign affairs and defense.
Denmark’s Response
The Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, said they don’t think Mr. Trump will actually do anything drastic. Another Danish leader, Lars Lokke Rasmussen, said, “We should take him seriously, but not literally.”
What Do People in Greenland Think?
Some people in Greenland and Denmark are wondering what this could mean for them. They are proud of their home and its unique culture.
Did You Know?
Greenland isn’t for sale! In fact, in 2019, when there were talks about the U.S. wanting to buy Greenland, Greenland’s government said, “We’re open for business, not for sale.”
What’s Next?
Everyone is waiting to see if there will be talks between Denmark and the United States. It’s important for countries to communicate and understand each other.
Stay tuned to see what happens next! 👀
Reference(s):
Danish govt seeks dialogue with Trump amid Greenland tensions
cgtn.com
