Trump pushes for US to take control of Greenland: 'We only want our independence' • FRANCE 24

[@kennethcarslund2193]

I find it very strange he complains about denmark telling them that if they want. Denmark will no longer provide 20 percent of their gdp. Nor provide health service. Education etc. Is that not the whole point of being independent that you take care of yourself. Sounds like he wants all the benefits of being part of the danish realm without actually being apart of it

[@Sec_coach]

😂

[@veronicajensen7690]

he is also manipulating about Denmark "annexing" Greenland in 1953 Denmark never gave up Greenland , Denmark and Greenland was occupied in WW2 . Greenland was settled by Norwegians and Icelanders in 982 AD Greenland officially part of Norway in 1262 AD, Inuits migrated from Canada around 1200 AD , Norway became part of the Kingdom of Denmark first as a union later as Denmark-.Norway and that why Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, at no time in history Greenland was independent, they were however given that right starting in 1953 , then next step home rule in 1979 and autonomy in 2009, they can vote for independence when they want and Denmark won't stop them, USA will stop them though , they will take over if Greenland get Independence

[@lindaannkroeker6716]

@@veronicajensen7690 Yes and use all the resources and treat the Innuit the way they treat them in Alaska

[@MuantanamoMobile]

It's 50-80% depending on the year.

[@jerrymiller9039]

@@kennethcarslund2193 it is pretty common

[@leafy-day-light]

He wants independence from Denmark, but still wants Denmark to fund Greenland's healthcare and education systems?

[@DkLordbyron]

as well as prisons and psychiatric hospitals. Will the be a part of NATO then and can they pay for it?

[@garyyoung3179]

@@DkLordbyron An independent Greenland would need to apply for membership, although Iceland is a member with no standing armed forces so there is precedent.

[@LL31199]

Why do you think they haven’t left? Far too small a population. For Denmark, it is essentially a cost. The only reason they’ve kept Greenland is historical and cultural sense of responsibility, not to throw them to the wolves. It’s strange though, Denmark is not allowed to extract Greenland’s resources but the US should be? Maybe Denmark will feel they’ve soon been punished enough for whatever historical sins they commited.

[@THX..1138]

IMO they threaten independence to as a bargaining tactic with Demark and they are telling America they want independence as bargaining tactic with America too. Which is smart Trump wants them for a territory and he's a deal maker. Their saying to both counties hey we got options here you want us you need to make worth our while....Honestly I think Trump is going to make them the best offer they're going to get and Greenland to both their benefit and America's will become a US territory.

[@WiseMan22]

No. He wants Danes to grow up.

[@Flewty]

This is the kind of greenlandic politicians that Denmark has to deal with - completely in their own world with no sense of realism.

[@oneshothunter9877]

This Guy is only there to serve himself.

[@ua697]

They are just using Trump as a stepping stone to get even more money out of the Danish taxpayers.

[@MrLoobu]

That would be the last mistake you'll ever have to make.

[@Perspectiveon]

Member of the Greenlandic Parliament and he doesn't know basics of Danish - Greenlandish relationship is really weird.

[@Flewty]

No - that is Greenlandic populism. Most politicians in Greenland are populists and they blame Denmark for everything wrong in Greenland.

[@kabzaify]

This guy is naive

[@parcomolo256]

These are the people, who are going to negotiate with the US administration. I wonder how that is going to end...

[@kabzaify]

@parcomolo256 It won't end well, that's for sure

[@alexandreveigapereira8727]

Well will not matter once they become outnumber by immigrants..

[@rmwtsou]

No, he is smart. He is just trying to pump up his bribe fee.

[@alexangel9374]

Once in, there is no way out…look at Texas or Puerto Rico. They are going from Guatemala to guatepeor with no free healthcare.

[@valeriebellefleur3005]

I hate to see these people being naive as Trump is there for the grab of minerals.. what a catastrophe.

[@JohnByrnes-x7v]

If the United States doesn't step up , who would be better China? Russia ? They've established shipping lanes and the u s. Has military base there already and all kinds of exploration. Looks like they could use some royalties

[@redrain72]

The know it is part of Denmark

[@randyross5630]

Nope! Wrong! All those Minerals would be in that case the Minerals Owned by the Sovereign Autonomous US Territory of Greenland and could only be Mined if the Territorial Government (Greenland doesn't have enough people to be a State if viewing such in the View of Established Numbers from such in Yonder Years, although they would still get a Single Congressmen, meaning those 55,000 would be more Represented in the US Federal Government than other Populations which need Hundreds of Thousands of People per Congressmen) approved it. One would assume the Territorial Government would give 1st Dibs to Greenlandic Companies but also would Tax the Minerals Mined, and Greenland would become Rich! Like those Minerals would still be Greenlands Minerals, that is how the Law on such goes, all this Stuff has been Established over the past 250 Years!

[@saboorkhan2293]

Finally someone with brains ❤!

[@alexandreveigapereira8727]

​@@randyross5630 Until the locals become outnumbered...

[@Britishrailwaystories]

So to be clear: this is colonialism. Greenland wants to be independent - let them be independent. The right to self determination is enshrined in international law.

[@darylwilliams7883]

It's a bit small.

[@alexsilent5603]

Yes, it works if your name is Greenland. It doesn't if your name is Crimea, Donetsk or Lugansk.

[@ryanwalters6184]

They can't even support themselves. 😂

[@yasaralamin1246]

​@@alexsilent5603 denmark accepted the right of greenland to hold a referendum. The approval of the country that the region try to succed from is crucial. It's called territorial integrity. If ukraine said ok there could be a referendum if not, no referendum should be held.

[@romeob.8369]

Nobody cares about international law since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022; the U.S. can do whatever it wants!

[@doodlePimp]

This guy does not sound trustworthy. He says that the US occupied Greenland during WW2 when it was Danish territory but then he frames how the US handed Greenland back to Denmark as Denmark "annexing Greenland".

[@Flewty]

Yeah that is greenlandic populism for you.

[@jasminekaram880]

@@Flewty Because Denmark did have period of full annexation, treating it not as a colonial territory but as an integral part of Denmark. That period came post war. Till the autonomous era of today.

[@Flewty]

@@jasminekaram880You cannot annex somerhing that is already part of the realm.

[@mortenrobinson5421]

@@Flewty sure you can. For example, Canada is part of the Britsh realm, but not annexed by Britain.

[@274727]

1:19 Tariff Denmark? Oh Donnie, it doesn't work that way! Economic coercion against Denmark won't work! Denmark is a member of the European Union and any sanctions against Denmark will be treated as against the whole EU and that wont end well economically for the America. 🙄

[@AOl-mi1ln]

The EU needs America more than America needs the EU. The Europeans will capitulate to American demands. Denmark is too irrelevant for that kind of economic war in which the EU can't win.s

[@cosmos3-z7u]

Europe itself is highly dependent on America and is basically powerless even if America attack Denmark not a single europian nation will say a word against America.

[@terrythomas247]

Greenland belongs to the inuit. Not that obsolete King or his People. Inuit

[@SkitBitProduction]

America control Europe energy supply

[@SkitBitProduction]

America is Europe main supplier of Oil

[@Solrac-Siul]

I think greenland is being naive. There is very little margin of maneuver from an independent autonomous state in that geographical area. You will either be under the domain of the US, with all the good and bad that comes with it, and I say this as a US born citizen, I do not think the US will be as gentlel in regards mineral exploration and drilling as denmark has been in regards the resistance of the local population to widespread exploration. In addition US social dynamics are quite different from what Greenland has experienced.or stay under Denmark as autonomous region, with all the good and bad that you may already know . What will be the best I have no idea and do not pretend to know.

[@lacdirk]

The guy they interview is from a small nativist and populist party. They should have talked to people from the actual parties in government. It's like talking to an AfD politician to find out what the German people think ...

[@jorgenlarsen775]

That's actually how it is today, but with Denmark as an intermediary. Small states are sovereign, but not independent. We know all about that in Denmark. A small, but not unimportant detail.

[@jerrymiller9039]

@@Solrac-Siul Denmark cannot offer protection

[@pc010203]

@@jerrymiller9039 No, but all of NATO can offer protection.. That's why Greenland is a NATO member.. You donut xD

[@jorgenlarsen775]

@@jerrymiller9039 Of course, it depends on the opponent. Of course, no nation of 6 million inhabitants can protect itself against a state of 336 million inhabitants - regardless of the size of the country. But now Denmark actually also has an old treaty with the USA, where they are allowed to have military bases against you at the same time participate in the protection of Greenland. The American military presence is primarily intended to protect the USA against nuclear missiles. If the USA does not like that agreement, you are free to close the base. Please clean up after yourself this time. Alternative to the USA - Denmark is developing nuclear weapons. We have the knowledge and economy, if necessary. After all, it was one of the world's best physicists (Niels Bohr) who helped the USA. There is also the possibility that EU countries participate in that defense. We have partners other than the US who agree to stand together against imperialist powers like Russia and China. But admittedly - we hadn't exactly seen the US playing that role. We've become wiser.

[@emiloprisa]

A population of 55.000 cannot rule over an island that big and strategically positioned by itself. Its independence will not be respected by major powers. It's the sad truth. So choose carefully, Denmark has offered you way more than your potential new overlords will.

[@ccsvzla2023]

that's ridiculous, monaco has 2 km2 and 38000 inhabitants. Greenland can sign mutual defense agreements with Canada, and the European Union and other super powers like China.

[@squireson]

So they _can_ rule over all of *_the habitable portions_* of the island. Those are slivers along the coast. You are looking at vast swaths of glacier which, really, no one can rule over.

[@chrisnameless8325]

​@@ccsvzla2023Manco is less than a square mile. Greenland is 836,000 square miles. Yep no difference there.

[@garyyoung3179]

@@ccsvzla2023 Which is exactly why the US wants ownership rather than an independent Greenland. The current attitude from Trump toward Panama is a case in point. You could easily substitute an independent Greenland for Panama.

[@ccsvzla2023]

@@chrisnameless8325 the difference is that Greenland has large oil and gas reserves and with that money it can enter into defense agreements with powers such as the European Union, Russia or China.

[@traceyturnertet]

If they ignored Trump he would forget and move on to something else. By entertaining his nonsense they make it more important than it needs to be.

[@asbisi]

No, he wants to steal the rare minerals and other stuff they have. He is not going to forget that, the greedy, slimy thing.

[@squireson]

I think that there are billionaires whispering in his ear and will be reminding him about Greenland. I say that because he has *13 individual billionaires in his cabinet.*

[@asbisi]

@@squireson 13 greedy, slimy things then. Notice how incredibly ugly all the billionaires are. Guess they had to compensate for all that hideousness with money.

[@MrCykotickiwi]

Too focused on who sajd it .. I want to know who gave him the idea.

[@jonson856]

1st if it was „just a joke“ then its a very crude joke and shows his disregard of respecting US allies and friends. In this case we should ask, having such a friends what do we need enemies for anymore? USA might as well be an enemy of Europe. 2nd Trump already doubled down. So he is serious. So that makes USA an enemy of Europe

[@bergeandtom]

This guy doesn't know his own history. Denmark did not annex Greenland in 1953. It had been under Danish control since 1721, when it became a Danish colony. In 1953, Greenland's status was changed from a colony to an integral part of the Kingdom of Denmark. You get your say when you are an independent sovereign nation.

[@jerrymiller9039]

Which Denmark has agreed they can leave. This is a negotiation between Greenland and the US. They have a right to say they want full independence from the US and we have a right to say we are no longer willing to die for you. The negotiation should find a middle ground. Others should not interfer

[@MuantanamoMobile]

Its actually 600 years, both under the kalmar union and Denmark-Norway, and then just under Denmark when Norway went its own way. The 1721 treaty just recognized Denmark stewardship.

[@omarmacintyre]

The status change was very transactional and highly motivated to lock greenland into the kingdom. The referendum indicated independence from Denmark was universally espoused!

[@bergeandtom]

@omarmacintyre your statement seems overly simplified and inaccurate, suggesting bias.

[@kathleenmccrory9883]

He is throwing up smokescreens because he has no actual policies. He couldn't find Greenland on a globe with a sharpie.

[@Deadpoolbaby344]

Oh look a liberal rainbow 🏳️‍🌈 clown

[@parcomolo256]

Exactly! France 24 could have found someone else to interview.

[@oneshothunter9877]

​@@parcomolo256 Uhm, the interviewee is from Greenland. I think the comment was about Rump not being able to find Greenland on a map. 😅

[@JoelMunizVilla]

Greenlanders, BEWARE! Remember the tragic fate of Puerto Rico under the American boot as an, both, “unincorporated territory”, and a FALSE “Free Associated State”, which is in reality a mere colony with no rights or votes to be counted in Congress in Washington… And REMEMBER even more the tragic fate of the indigenous peoples of America! The US governments started exactly the same way with Puerto Rico - first trying to buy it… and then invading Puerto Rico in 1898! Make the most of your invaluable and unique Danish autonomy (remember what happened to Ukraine after its fragile independence)… and stay as far away as possible from the oppressive “clutches” of Trump and his plutocratic friends (including his secret and admired friends Xi and Putin)!

[@serpentphoenix]

"Every country in the world belongs to America"

[@dapadul17]

How do you figure that out.

[@trickpa5208]

Yes but they are afraid to go to war with CHINA hahahah

[@serpentphoenix]

@@dapadul17 It's a quote from the show YUGIOH and it was quite a meme years ago. Just youtube it.

[@onareesathit2270]

I need an American Passport. That is about it!😅

[@Analog_Soul]

People living there should be the only ones deciding what to do with their future.

[@KennethGiuffre-i5n]

You heard him. They want to be independent and talk directly to Trump instead of Denmark.

[@alexsilent5603]

Tell this to Ukraine.

[@s.p.8803]

@Kenneth... "Him" is not necessarily "them"

[@Analog_Soul]

​@@KennethGiuffre-i5n i Don't care if they talk to trump, or to jesus christ. Couldn't care less. I only wish that they will be allowed to choose their future as they wish, and most of all, that they choose how to use their own resources, without the international hawks, preying on them.

[@feuerling]

​@@alexsilent5603 they tried to, but putin got mad because it wasn't what he wanted to hear

[@dltn42]

5:00 TRAÏTOR 😂 I knew it 😂 How many $ millions Trump offered you? 😂

[@susan_707]

He thinks they are all going to become very rich, but to what cost to that beautiful island.

[@badbad-cat]

These are all CIA paid people to formulate favourable narratives for the US

[@eirikasbjrnberg8753]

I heard Fredriksen say that it is up to Greenland to decide nit Denmark , so this interview sounds incorrect and not polite to Fredriksen . I understand Greenlands wishes and correct irritation but you should not misrepresent denmarks current view

[@darylwilliams7883]

This is a conversation between Greenland and Denmark, and no-one else. That said, i do not think that Greenland is viable on its own.

[@admiral20055]

Denmark colonialist occupiers,,

[@lacdirk]

The guy they interview is from a small nativist and populist party. They should have talked to people from the actual parties in government. It's like talking to an AfD politician to find out what the German people think ...

[@vrenak]

He's somewhat of a populist politician, keep in mind that every time they interview Greenlandic politicians they're just as much speaking to the home audience, and saying what they want to hear, so most of what they say come with a lot of asterisks. Like his "annexed us in 1953", that's grossly misleading, but it is exactly what his home audience wants to hear.

[@larsrons7937]

Berg, you are correct, it's up to Greenland. Greenland is dependent on Denmark only for its defense and foreign policy, and Greenland is at any time free to hold a referendum and leave that cooperation. Kuno Fencker is wrong. Greenland is not a colony. Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders. They remain in the Kingdom of Denmark by their own will, and are free to leave.

[@martinpetersen3733]

Denmark didn’t annex Greenland in 1953. Greenland became an equal part of Denmark with the same rights as the rest of the kingdom. Greenland has never been a colony in the traditional sense, as the territory has been under the Danish crown since 1380-about 150 years before the Inuit migrated from Canada and long before the United States even existed.

[@greedyambitons4320]

Up for grabs.

[@homayuns2165]

Will Greenland should be free the king of demark. No more kindoms.

[@TheDogGeneral]

Either way Denmark has not set Greenland up for financial or political self-governance that is by Design because Denmark either couldn't or didn't want to as I said the days of Greenland's isolation and obscurity are at an end then now geopolitical interests have put it right smack in the crosshairs of world power so Greenland has some important decisions to make in the coming years

[@PoulNoergard]

And that's important to remember: No king or authority had ever sent anybody to Greenland to conquer anybody. Some people went to discover things, they found Greenland and started to live there. They eventually met Eskimoes, and they started to associate with the Danes - and trade, as the Danes were capable of sailing back and forth. Also remember this was way before any kind of weapons with ammunition ever existed.

[@PAX-ROMANA-m7o]

They didn’t asked the Danes for anything

[@PoulNoergard]

"we only want our independence.." You can have that any moment: You are free to call a referendum at any time. There is a majority - you got it.

[@ellidominusser1138]

Yeah but at the same time, denmark is treating them too well so they wanna keep getting spoon-fed.

[@typedash1905]

Greenland is scared and insecure i feel so sorry for them so sad for them being violated by powerhungry usa

[@lacdirk]

Why interview someone who is from a populist party that has only 3 of the 31 seats in the Greenland parliament? Why not interview people from the two big parties, Siumut and Inuit Ataqatigiit? They split split the Greenland seats in the Danish parliament, and the Greenland PM is from Inuit Ataqatigiit.

[@larsrons7937]

I was about to ask the same question. You beat me to it. Kuno is not repressenting many people in Greenland.

[@aki-matildahegh-dam5611]

Kuno does represent Siumut. He is the foreign policy speaker for Siumut.

[@Fencker1]

I am a Member of Parliament representing Siumut, which holds 10 out of 31 seats in Parliament. I actively serve on four committees, including the Foreign Affairs and Security Committee.

[@lacdirk]

@@aki-matildahegh-dam5611 How can that be since he's not in the Siumut party?

[@lacdirk]

@@Fencker1 Did you just update your entry on the Greenland Parliament page? I swear I looked there and saw you listed as in Partii Naleraq. When did you change parties?

[@HeyMJ.]

Junior was run off of Greenland after his fake “rally” photoshoot. He didn’t even stay 24hrs bf being recognized as a rabble-rouser espousing tyrannical falsehoods. 😑🙄😐

[@martinwinther6013]

he was called out before. "yankee, go home" was the most used term on social medias 24h prior to his arrival

[@mkodyglobalsouthsoldier]

Proud 😂 Well done greenland

[@rkadius001]

Lol, you are delusional

[@AahFukIt]

​@@rkadius001Well it was a PR stunt from junior

[@petracollins8623]

Honestly what an opinionated pushy family, they act like they can muscle in anywhere in the world and be welcomed.

[@Sonsnhj3682]

It's about the rare earths present on Greenland and it's proximity to the arctic region

[@teddysenius]

I hope they get there independent soon. So we don’t need to hear them complaining about everything. Good luck

[@lacdirk]

Whenever you hear "the Free World", replace it with "Trumpski Mir"

[@jagadishtalukdar844]

No disrespect to the greenlander but its a joke to think about independence with a 55 thousand population.

[@Rayjack-m9o]

How can such a large land of 57,000 people guarantee its own independence ?

[@ryanwalters6184]

@@Rayjack-m9o they are a charity case. Denmark gifts them $1 billion in aid and flies them to Denmark for medical care.

[@suicidalbanananana]

They are part of the EU and NATO, 'nuff said.

[@duanekelly-fe5bt]

@@vrenak Demarka population is half the population of New York city, so they aren't close to being a world power, and don't have the overhead to help develop Greenland, I mean, Greenland is building those big airports for a reason. Actually Denmark is building the airports after China was forced out by the U.S.

[@vrenak]

@@duanekelly-fe5bt Denmark could easily develop Greenland as much as wanted, it's only desire, chiefly locals desire, because the Greenlanders don't want to see their country turned into a polluted pitmine. I don't think you have any clue just how large Denmarks economy actually is.

[@ricardosmythe2548]

US, UK, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden. Ultimate arctic dream team

[@MiltonJava]

It would be very foolish to negotiate this with Trump.

[@Cryptocracy_Now]

The negotiations are already over with. That's how far behind you people are.

[@simpso0ns]

56,000 people !! That's the number of people in an average sized shopping mall in india. And greenland is the size of india. 😅

[@The_Drifter_13]

Consider this: If Trump were compromised by Russia, what better way to distract from Russian expansionism than to talk about US expansionism at the expense of their allies? Just a thought…

[@jdocean1]

There’s no if. He is.

[@suicidalbanananana]

This, but the average American appears to be too pre-occupied with being aggressively progressive to be able to see what's happening right under their noses.

[@otakunthevegan4206]

@@suicidalbanananana Americans are many things but they ain't progressive. And Conservatism gave them Trump in the first place.

[@anetteespinoza1139]

Agree , he want to open other fronts against NATO meanwhile Russia and Iran powered prorussian tyrannys in Venezuela and Yemen

[@Joe-ij6of]

It would certainly explain those phone calls he had with vlad after his first term.

[@Kartoffelsuppe_m_Wursteinlage]

"Look's so great on the map, this greenland. So great."

[@Majickcharm]

The world as we know it is about to change.

[@rrmcbride555]

yes, A Greenland new deal.

[@ng41069]

@@rrmcbride555😂

[@evgeniam685]

Uuh yes, bring it on.

[@rkadius001]

For better

[@philipstrachan6212]

Its the oil not 'national security' he's after.

[@temle7489]

Little oil oteherwise Denmark is infinitrillion rich by now LOL

[@feuerling]

​@@temle7489 the greenlanders do not permit large scale mining and drilling on their land.

[@temle7489]

@@feuerling If their goal is to become rich, then it's not going to happen without drilling. They need a babysitter, then. Extortion of funds from other governments is what they want. Let them become independent. Vulture countries will encircle them, or even migration will make them history. It looks like they just want to be babied.

[@ellidominusser1138]

​@@StephenRoss-po1rp no but it has to do with the other precious resources

[@nathanlillie5262]

@@feuerling yes, and this is what this is all about - when the US gets control, mining and drilling restrictions would be gone, and the locals will be cut out of influencing that in any way.

[@waynegore5291]

If it's US, your master, you call it "take control", if it's Russia, you call it " agressor, invade". Yes, Africans need to thank France. LOL.

[@Oomph6006]

Scary how people voting MAGA completely have lost all empathy, reason and logic.. Those poor sheep..

[@socomxx]

Yes, you are sheep. Keep watching your propaganda lol!!

[@dylanryan8241]

Logic? Haha it makes perfect sense to take Greenland. The sheep are those who hate Trump because the TV told them, it requires independent thought to support him.

[@seds94]

😂😂

[@rmwtsou]

I don't see any conflict between voting MAGA and having empathy, reason and logic. It is not mutually exclusive.

[@rmwtsou]

I proudly voted for MAGA and thank God Mr. Trump prevailed. He has done more in 4 weeks before entering office than poor brain-dead Biden had done in 4 years!

[@finnwolffkaysfeld7000]

It is wrong to say that Denmark annexed Greenland in 1953. In the early 17th century, Dano-Norwegian explorers reached Greenland again. In 1728 Godthåb was established as a trading post, now called Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. When Denmark and Norway separated in 1814, Greenland was transferred to the Danish crown, and was fully integrated in the Danish state in 1953 under the Constitution of Denmark, which made the people in Greenland citizens of Denmark, when its status changed from colony to overseas amt (county).

[@pc010203]

Not true, the first Scandinavian settlers arived in Greenland around 986, they later "disapeared" or were destroyed by the Inuits migrating into Greenland from Canada.

[@waylen9158]

@@pc010203 Yes, and thats why he said "reached again" You are both right.

[@jameshudson169]

Let's talk about Corsican independence next.

[@TKX18]

Hawaii is a paradise ✨️ let's make greenland another one 🎉 I’ll be vacationing in Greenland if they join us

[@traceyturnertet]

Why are these news organizations taking him seriously. He is just rambling.

[@parcomolo256]

He represents one of the major parties in Greenland. The news organizations shall truthfully report what they find - even if you consider it rambling

[@hopr]

@@parcomolo256 no. He represent a very fringe party.

[@Djursnerable]

He is a very poor representative for Greenland. You’re only getting the extreme independence view from this guy. A lot of Greenlanders are not represented.

[@FPInvention]

People need to understand that some territories are supported by their countries. Most vote against independence because of that reason. Island nations owned by Britain for example are nothing without the support.

[@Rick_Foley]

A neglected field magically gets plowed when a neighbor asks the price.

[@darylwilliams7883]

Greenland should vote to join us in Canada. The culture is pretty uniform across the north and the indigenous community is similar.

[@ryanwalters6184]

Neither Canada or Greenland can protect themselves.

[@darylwilliams7883]

@@ryanwalters6184 Don't let Trump do your thinking for you.

[@darylwilliams7883]

@@ryanwalters6184 Hi Donald. Quite a privilege. :)

[@admiral20055]

Canada will soon be USA,s 51 the state,,

[@buddy1155]

Canada also puts the indigenous population in reservations, they are really not better as the US.

[@robertluvisia]

Imagine if it was Russia pushing to take Greenland.

[@Cryptocracy_Now]

Why?

[@JonasNyenstad]

Denmark has not annexed Greenland. This is a reckless description. This is like saying England annexed Scotland.

[@Cryptocracy_Now]

What's the difference?

[@ryanwalters6184]

Just pay us to be independent. 😂😂 The entitlement of some people is just crazy. Denmark's already paying these people a billion dollars a year and it's not enough. 😂

[@c.rutherford]

Wait till they get their new medical bills after United Healthcare comes in. They're going to need that Trump tax money

[@ed-te1fp]

The Americans could easily pay more than a hundred times more than what Denmark pays. A $100+ billion a year is nothing for the US. If the Americans offered each Greenland household $50,000 free money, would you turn it down? Or $100,000 free money if that's not enough. How about $250,000 free money? Everyone has a price.

[@ryanwalters6184]

@@ed-te1fp we are not going to offer them nothing. That is crazy. We already paid for the bases. 😂 The entitlement is just crazy.

[@ryanwalters6184]

@@ed-te1fp we already have it. Who can make our troops leave?

[@lacdirk]

@@ryanwalters6184 It's a NATO base, not a US base. If the US leaves NATO, it would have to negotiate with Greenland, backed by Denmark (itself backed by the EU), on whether it gets to stay, and on what terms.

[@aureja457]

What the mess make Trump in the Europe and Canada and will make chaos in the world in future. I don't wanna hear about him anymore, he loose any respect and suport from the most people.

[@Youtubedisco]

The very last thing any country should want is to be a part of America. It's awful here

[@gmimax9937]

They are in grateful even to the mainland

[@rickdworsky6457]

But the myth persists.

[@suicidalbanananana]

@@gmimax9937 Not true at all

[@rrmcbride555]

Where is better? Go live there.

[@alfonsotorres4580]

Yep, the U.S. has the largest homeless population in North America, and the most expensive, and horrible healthcare in the world.

[@andres-y9q2l]

Excellent: You are listening to him clearly. They want independence from Denmark, but they are afraid of Denmark. Do not worry, USA military will defend you From Denmark! 😅

[@broenmail]

Very naive Kuno...

[@vrenak]

He's just absolutely self serving populist.

[@oscare.quiros6349]

If Trump is concerned about world security, he should be concerned about supporting Ukraine full scale.

[@thomashunter5645]

If you become independent, who is going to pay your bills?

[@filipe5722]

Not the US.

[@rrmcbride555]

Step 1: independence Step 2: apply for statehood Step 3: Get rich Step 4: Give Denmark the bird

[@garyyoung3179]

@@rrmcbride555 I don't see the Alaskan natives wallowing in their vast riches. You think Greenlanders would do better? Besides Greenland would never become a State just a Territory like Puerto Rico or Guam.

[@rrmcbride555]

@@garyyoung3179 Every Alaskan got over $3,000 as an yearly payment on oil that was pumped from government land. There are fewer people in Greenland and more wealth in the ground. Every Greenlander would make over $20,000 a year for allowing resources to be removed. That will be substantial for a large family. Denmark gives them ZERO.

[@MuantanamoMobile]

@@rrmcbride555 Wow a whole $3,000? How generous... at a minimum each Danish citizen is eligible to welfare payments should they need them of $42,000 a year (this can be less or more depending on need)not including free healthcare, education etc

[@dannyh9290]

If you want independence, stop living off Denmark. Refuse their money and fund yourself.

[@PoulNoergard]

".. dont know if Denmark has any legal rights to it.. " Oh yes they do. When the first danes arrived there in 1380, they immediately visited the mayors office to get a settlers permission. It was the same mayor who issued settlers permission to those folks who arrived in North America.... He shutteled back and forth. You still got your legal documents in the states, right?

[@petracollins8623]

Shows how dof he is. Should do his homework.

[@ainli2720]

Yes, get your independence then bit for America 😂😂😂, CIA has started already toppling upcoming independent country😢😢

[@baqaqipekhebi7148]

Dear Greenlanders, I apologize for the 50% that voted for this clown to run our country!

[@jerrymiller9039]

Over fifty, kiddo

[@drewastolfi6840]

Me too. I am #sorryGreenland for this foolishness

[@Oomph6006]

@@jerrymiller9039 77.303.573 votes (49.9%)..

[@guutiitsoq9574]

As a Greenlander, don't apologize. Trump rightfully won, even popular vote too. But you need to apologize that Democrats went crazy. Multiple fake genders, forced transitioning of kids, illegal immigrants moving to sanctuary cities to commit more crimes.

[@jerrymiller9039]

@Oomph6006 won the popular vote, kiddo. Trump has a clear mandate

[@zorendj]

As a Dane I absolute want Greenland to vote for independence. But there is just 5.7 billions kr/reasons/yearly for Greenland not to do it...

[@hamish1309]

Its about greed.

[@rrmcbride555]

Is it? What if the people of Greenland want to be a state. Are they then greedy?

[@no_more_spamplease5121]

​@@rrmcbride555I don't think he is talking about Greenlanders in this case. 😉

[@thewildernessretreat01]

Why we are even worried about this. Green land will stay the way they were, as a beautiful country. Do not put gas on fire. We should be more concerned about things that actually matter.

[@AlexdaCunha]

I see he has a Louis poulsen lamp... Poul Henningsen. Classic Danish design item

[@johnroberts9922]

The problem for Greenland dissociating itself from Denmark is that is will lose the $600 million a year subsidies from Denmark. So that is not happening anytime soon.

[@fingerprint8479]

Europe finally understanding what Henry Kisinger meant when he said: "To be an american enemy is dangerous but to be an american friend is fatal" That was about time! Welcome to REALITY! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@suicidalbanananana]

You've been posting this exact same comment for days now Boris, try come up with something new.

[@fingerprint8479]

@suicidalbanananana Same problem same comment... It is important to encourage europeans to finally pull their heads out of the sand and see the reality of their "friends"

[@suicidalbanananana]

@@fingerprint8479 Whatever helps you sleep at night i guess, but we're fine.

[@rrmcbride555]

Kisinger was a crazy globalist depopulation fiend. Where is he now? I think I know where.

[@Cryptocracy_Now]

@@suicidalbanananana I know. These people are ridiculous. They find a neat quote and they can't shut up about it.

[@jimp8400]

Columbus said the same thing too. didnt he? That they’re just tourist only there temporary? We all know how that worked out!

[@philjacobs5030]

Us is the new Russia

[@phoque121]

More like Russia was the new US

[@Cryptocracy_Now]

Lol!

[@stephanl2409]

56,000 thousand citizens? And they want independence? From those horrible Danish vikings? That would be like every medium sized town in Germany wanting its own country. Grow up Grönland

[@dyremose]

As a dane i do agree, but it is their wish. I see it like a child who just turned 18 and now wants to leave home with not a dollar to his name, best we can do is respect his wishes and prepare him as best we can to leave the nest. Even if we know it is gonna be a mistake.. the door will always be open to come back home if it fails.. I just wish this rich guy wasnt tempting him with vague promises. I feel like he is gonna get way in over his head

[@dyremose]

​@@filipe5722yes it was. noone denies that today. We have not been perfect and i can understand the discontent. but we have also done a lot of good for the people of greenland. There is a lot of taxes going to these 56.000 people as support every year. In a way it hurts a bit that there isnt at least some acknowledgement of that from the locals. I feel like the public discourse is too negative about our relationship in general

[@pc010203]

@@filipe5722 Mild compared to other colonial horrors.. But it was still unforgiveable.. But hey, the Greenlandic people killed the Original Norwegian settlers of Greenland.. Lets just agree, that we can't change history.. And try to live together peacefully in the future

[@ccsvzla2023]

there are independent countries with 10,000 inhabitants that are members of the united nations.

[@stephanl2409]

Obviously I don't think the US should militarily take over Greenland. But a deal for military and mining could be good for everyone

[@caomengde1645]

If they want independence, then they should hold a referendum. Not like this that seems - they are like seeking confirmation from other country as leverage.

[@c.rutherford]

As an American we'd like to give Trump to Greenland if they suddenly want to be independent now..... he can be the new king of your island. No need to join the U.S...... just please take him since he wants your country so much- free of charge.

[@rrmcbride555]

Free of charge? What are you suggesting Mr. McPimp.

[@neilmiley1607]

He doesn't understand the position of Greenland. It is a country recognized by the UN and it has a seat there, the Danish King is the sovereign and Demark supports the country but does not treat it like a traditional colony. The cost to the US of developing larger bases and staffing them would be substantial. Perhaps a fully costed proposal would be a good idea before the President throws tax payers funds into an unknown money pit. I doubt he needs to incorporate Greenland into the US as they seem to be ok with US bases.

[@MuantanamoMobile]

The Kingdom of Demark is a member state of the United Nations (since the commencement of the UN). Therefore Greenland is not a member state in its own right, but has the benefits of membership by virtue of being part of a members state

[@Fencker1]

I am a Member of Parliament representing Siumut, which holds 10 out of 31 seats in Parliament. I actively serve on four committees, including the Foreign Affairs and Security Committee.

[@parcomolo256]

So, when are you going to declare independence from Denmark? When will you call a referendum?

[@polestar7235]

Do you want to remain in the EU? How about NATO? Still be part of Nordic cooperation?

[@MuantanamoMobile]

VeryNaiive

[@Flewty]

Og du lyver om dansk-grønlandsk historie.

[@Eggie111-g1u]

Budget Denmark giving Greenland is too little. They must care more so Greenland can improve their infrastructure.

[@oceanwave4502]

Iraqi people and Afghan people also wanted their independence... 😭😭😭

[@inthendwealldie]

When it comes to independence for the Iraqis, it was actually the *Iraqi Kurds* who wanted independence from Iraq, the Kurds want a Kurdistan. A *Kurdistan independence referendum in 2017* showed over 90% of Kurds in Iraqi Kurdistan voted in favor for independence, and course, the government of Iraq and Iraqi Supreme Court rejected the 2017 Kurdistan independence referendum. For the Kurds, it was binding, but the Iraqis didn't see it that way. After the 2017 Kurdistan independence referendum, followed the Battle of Kirkuk and other battles, the Iraqi Army attacked the Kurds, the Iraqi Army did a whole offensive into Kurdistan to retake ALL the disputed lands, the Kurds lost a fifth of their lands and had to cancel the Kurdistan IR. The Iraqis haven't liked the Kurds since Saddam's time, perhaps even longer. Saddam used to attack the Kurds in the 1980s, and the Iraqis went berserk in Kurdistan, Saddam's whole government was *very hostile* against the Kurds. Saddam had a *Anfal campaign* in 1988 in Iraqi Kurdistan, the Iraqis committed a lot of atrocities, some 1,200 Kurdish villages were destroyed by the Iraqis, no mercy was shown if they found any Kurd male, from 15 to 50 years old all the males disappeared, they were slain or fled. Only women, children and elderly were captured and sent to prison. The Kurds had to retreat deep in the mountains, hide in caves, the Iraqi Army was going full-blown, estimated 100,000--182,000 Kurd casualties. When it comes to Afghanistan... Well... the Afghan Pashtuns are different, they're the majority, you see the Pashtuns LOVE the Talibs in Afghanistan, and vast majority of the Talibs are Pashtun. The Talibs and Pashtuns are Deobandi Sunni fundamentalists with Pashtun codes, they are very religious, so the previous Afghan government is a massive no-no. You ask any Pashtun in Afghanistan, and practicality all of the Pashtuns will tell you they love the Talibs! Independence in Afghanistan? Maybe the Hazaras and other Afghan minorities would want independence, but the Talibs would never allow that to happen, never.

[@AfriscopeTV]

What evil people do to keep being evil is massive?

[@patrickwasp]

Can small power countries ever be truly independent?

[@martinwinther6013]

depends on the international communities

[@samuelmelton8353]

@@martinwinther6013 Then no - if it depends, then it is not independent.

[@vikasshelke5544]

Veitnam Afghnistan Cuba are not even considered powers but can beat US Russia China put together any day .

[@alexsilent5603]

No.

[@martinwinther6013]

@@samuelmelton8353 dafuq?? ALL sovreignity depends on the international community. Nations either accept it, or they dont. Were way past the acceptance of agressive takeover of national territory, yet sovreignty still depends on your ability to defend it militarily? edit; if a region declares independence.. is it garanteed at face value?

[@shootthemoon9549]

We give every resident a million bucks and you join the Union as an autonomous territory with full U.S. citizenship.

[@axelv1753]

Actually you voted on it and the majority voted against....

[@MichaelTheDanishHistorian]

Greenland receives around 750.000.000$ each year For perspective That amount to 10.000$ per citizen In addition to that, Denmark pays for all public services costs payrolls and and other expenses associated with this: - Police - Justice system - Public offices - The payrolls of Government of parliament and officials and administrators all related expenses - Prisons and expenses running the facilities These are additional costs of 600.000.000$ per year Greenlands Palement does its independent legislation and has full control over spending has been an independent self governing country since 1978 or 79 They own all rights to their national resources and has historically given access to prospectors and experts in this Denmark cannot intervene. They have full control over Fishing rights which is a incredible bargaining chip Only the justice system (Denmark has 3 courts: the city court, the national court and the Supreme Court) is done by Dan courts, however Bro they are bound by the rules and laws Greenland has legislated. I personally think they cost four 55,000 people would be a stretch to add a hole separate system. However, Denmark has historically been arrogant and awful, like any other colonial power, been guilty in some atrocities in the 1900-1960’s - Force removing children - Religious prosecution - Trying to erase the Greenland way of life - Often when coming to Denmark, they are met with racism As a historian, I am aware of historical facts. The current Danish prime minister actually gave an official apology, as one of her first official acts (long overdue). Greenland can at any time succeeded from Denmark, but as in any democracy, it would need to be approved by the Parliament and put to the vote by the Greenland population. In any state there’s a yearning to be independent, but in every state there is also politicians yearning for power. Fact is that there has never been a real movement or even the slightest majority that want to succeed. A cynic would probably say it is ‘because it dependent economically and they would have merit since it is simply impossible to finance complete independence yes things are at the moment. That’s also why they are very keen on attracting investors to their resources. I have to mention Climate change… it is changing Greenland in a staggering rate and when some people see possible income and possibilities. Others see the glaciers retreating km in half a lifetime. So that’s great sadness and anxiety since the average temperatures have risen 5-10 degrees way over 2° scientist has warned us about. I recommend seeing documentary about that.

[@peter_oso]

Very good summary

[@ChenLiYaun]

national security? the same reason Putin annex Crimea? I thought Trump would at least more creative.

[@rrmcbride555]

Creative like China taking Tibet? Then he would have to remove the people and introduce a new population like China did. I think Trump has something more peaceful in mind than China. Anyway , are you saying the sovereign Nation of Taiwan should not be annexed by China? I agree.

[@wonderman1918]

can’t even control LA

[@temle7489]

Yap. Democrtas right. Lebral here are stupid

[@rrmcbride555]

LA has been out of control for a long time. They fight homelessness and create more.

[@typedash1905]

Do not disrespect Denmark Greenland!

[@JK-tw3ne]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Freedom. Let's go!! Screw the European colonizers. Greenland is on the American side of the hemisphere. 💪

[@puccinismum2000]

Delusional like your cult

[@PETrov_Yo]

You are the result of a colony 😂

[@Keyboard_Thoughts]

You're literally a colonial

[@JK-tw3ne]

​@@Keyboard_Thoughts Wrong. America is a country of immigrants. Europeans and Arabs are the colonizers.

[@YWang-vl2zh]

It’s a rather coherent monopoly play: 1. cause enough climate change to melt the Arctic; 2. Occupy Canada and Greenland. The question is: did he forget he already owns Alaska?

[@filipepedro8272]

Greenland certainly does not become a sovereign state when American military takes over full time..

[@mytaroboy]

...thats just his opinion...majority of Greenlander do not want independence! There should be a referendum...and pretty sure Greenlanders will choose America!

[@squallleonheart8494]

Let's get Greenland already after their referendum... Let's make Greenland Great Again! MGGA!!!

[@rmwtsou]

I know this: I will visit Greenland if it becomes part of the U.S. I have already visited Alaska 4 times. Next month, we will go to Fairbanks to see the aurora borealis.

[@suicidalbanananana]

By that logic you will never visit, which is probably a good thing, stay in your patriotic bubble.

[@ameliaalastairmoon4145]

I mean, you don't have to wait for Greenland to become part of the US to visit it. I'm pretty sure your American passport will be enough to let you into the country right now, if you wish to see it.

[@rmwtsou]

@@ameliaalastairmoon4145 Sure, my brother and his family have already visited. But it would feel so much better if it was under American law, like Alaska.

[@derk420x]

@@rmwtsou dream on

[@jimgranite]

​@@rmwtsouAlaska has a high murder rate. You're probably safer in Greenland.

[@lnm7276]

Greenlandic politicians are in their own world.

[@fafner607]

He is naive in focusing on his (legitimate) complaints about Denmark but ignoring the threat that Trump presents. Trump is perfectly ready and able to send in the US marines to take over Greenland if he doesn't get what he wants, how would that be in the interests of native Greenlanders?

[@Devourer54321]

Let be honest, if trump say america is taking over the panama canal only, all the white nation will be on board his plan. The only reason the EU isnt on board is because it effect 2 of their own nation. 😂😂😂

[@JACKSLATER-d3r]

FREDDY KRUGER is in Donald🕺🏼Trump 😳🤣

[@62nevio]

Danish parlament member today asked Russia to help to defend Grendland 😂😂😂😂

[@MuantanamoMobile]

Story seems made-up, cant find any Danish source.

[@abduljakolsalsalani-k2w]

if you give independence to greenland..they can have the power to remove the US BASE in green land IN THE FUTURE ...

[@somtochukwuobidegwu5426]

I think an independent Greenland is a bad one

[@spraakkanon]

If they disagree...

[@paulwei6596]

First gain independence, then hold a referendum.

[@rrmcbride555]

They should gain independence on July 4th so we can party together.

[@jonson856]

No get lost

[@paulsturgul5829]

Since the end of WWII, and its loss of the Pestamo Peninsula to the then Soviet Union, Finland no longer borders the Arctic Ocean.

[@evcoolgene]

If they want independence from Denmark, than they are just plain dumb. Denmark has the best everything- healthcare, education, culture, public transportation, etc… I would love for the US to be under Danish rule.

[@andrasmoser9652]

I think the Ukranians had something the same in their mind about independency.... 🤔

[@Cryptocracy_Now]

To compare Greenland to Ukraine is just brain dead.