Greenland's prime minister emphasizes the importance of maintaining independence from the US: "Always be a strong partner."

Greenland's prime minister appeared to reject President-elect Donald Trump's desire to purchase the autonomous Danish territory, stating that Greenlanders do not wish to be Americans or Danes.

"Múte Egede, speaking on "Special Report," stated that Greenlanders want to remain a part of NATO and maintain a strong partnership with the U.S. However, they do not wish to become Americans or be incorporated into the U.S. They believe that they have a lot to offer in terms of cooperation and want to maintain a clear distinction between their sovereignty and the U.S."

Earlier this month, during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump stated that he wouldn't exclude the possibility of employing military or economic pressure to acquire Greenland or the Panama Canal.

The 47th president sees the Arctic island as crucial for U.S. economic security, he told reporters.

In January, Alex Hogan, a Planet Chronicle correspondent, journeyed to Nuuk, Greenland, to interview locals who were not enthusiastic about Trump's proposals.

One man, whose name was not specified, stated that he would rather be with Denmark than the U.S.

The admiration for the United States has decreased significantly, as stated by another man.

Jørgen Boassen, a Greenlander and longtime Trump supporter, stated that his homeland serves as both the "front door" to the United States and potential threats from foreign adversaries such as Russia and China.

Egede was questioned by Planet Chronicle anchor Bret Baier about whether Greenlanders would choose independence from Denmark if presented with the chance.

The decision to become independent is ultimately up to the Greenlandic people, and if they choose to take that step, they will always be a part of the Western alliance and a strong partner for the U.S., as their security is our security, he said.

The prime minister recognized the valuable minerals in Greenland, including zinc, gold, and uranium, and urged stronger ties with the US and EU to diversify the economy and attract investments.

Egede stated that although there is a lot to offer and cooperate with, the U.S. can come here and invest in our minerals. He added that currently, there are no Chinese firms operating in Greenland.