Greenland PM Hits Back at Trump's 'Piece of Ice' Insult, Calls for NATO Unity

Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen Pushes Back Against Trump's Comments

Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has rejected United States President Donald Trump's latest comments about the Arctic island, calling the characterization 'not some piece of ice.'

Trump had vented his frustration with NATO's unwillingness to get involved in the war on Iran, saying the military alliance was not around when needed and would not be there 'if we need them again. REMEMBER GREENLAND, THAT BIG, POORLY RUN, PIECE OF ICE.'

Nielsen responded by highlighting Greenland's status as a proud nation with a population of 57,000 people, working every single day as good global citizens in full respect for all their allies.

He underlined the importance of maintaining the post-war geopolitical order, including the NATO defence alliance and globally respected international law.

NATO allies had been scrambling earlier this year to find ways to keep the alliance together after Trump revived his push to seize Greenland from Denmark, a fellow NATO member.

Greenland, Denmark, and the US launched diplomatic talks in late January, and Nielsen said they were still ongoing, with more meetings scheduled.

Nielsen expressed his skepticism about Trump's intentions, stating that he 'cannot see that his desire to either take over or control Greenland has been taken off the table.'