Greenland Resists: A Diplomatic Showdown

Denmark's Prime Minister praised Greenlanders for resisting pressure from President Trump's administration to make Greenland a part of the USA. A significant portion of the island's population opposes the move, leading to large protests. Tensions eased with VP JD Vance's visit limited to the Pituffik base.

Denmark's Prime Minister has applauded the resilience of Greenland's citizens amid intense pressure from the Trump administration to turn their island into a U.S. territory. The Prime Minister's Facebook post praised Greenlanders for maintaining their identity.

Opinion polls reflect a strong opposition among Greenland's population against becoming part of the United States. This sentiment has manifested in some of the largest protests ever witnessed on the Arctic island, drawing significant attention.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance's trip to Greenland was curtailed to a visit to the Pituffik military base, de-escalating tensions between Denmark and the USA, especially after local protests led to the cancellation of his wife's planned visit to a local sporting event.

(With inputs from agencies.)