Greenland PM considers independence after Trump's acquisition remarks.

The largest expansion of American territory in history would be through acquisition.

Greenland PM considers independence after Trump's acquisition remarks.
Greenland PM considers independence after Trump's acquisition remarks.

Múte Egede, Greenland's Prime Minister, has declared that gaining independence from Denmark is "necessary" and that significant actions must be taken to achieve this goal.

President-elect Trump's post on Truth Social advocating for the "ownership and control" of Greenland prompted Egede to discuss the possibility of secession from Denmark in his remarks.

"Egede emphasized the importance of citizens working together to create new steps in the upcoming election period, based on the foundations already established. He urged the public to take action and shape their future, including choosing their cooperating partners and trading partners."

Nuuk, Greenland
Houses are seen on the coastline in Nuuk, Greenland. (Marli Miller/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

In his first term, Trump attempted to purchase a mineral-rich, strategically significant area through a "large real estate deal," as previously reported by Planet Chronicle Digital.

Last week, Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede declared that Greenland is not for sale and will never be for sale. He emphasized the importance of not losing the long struggle for freedom.

Davis Straight Arctic
The Sedco 709 offshore oil drilling rig in Davis Straight, between southwest Greenland and Baffin Island. (Getty Images)

American interest in Greenland dates back to the 1800's.

In 1867, the State Department considered purchasing both Greenland and Iceland due to their strategic significance, as reported by Planet Chronicle. Following World War II, Denmark rejected a $100 million offer from President Harry Truman for the island.

Anne-Sofie Toernsoe Olesen bowing down to the queen in a spaghetti strap gown
Anne-Sofie Toernsoe Olesen and Alexander Lüders Rix Bach from Egedal Municipality are received by Danish Queen Margrethe II, Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Christian to a gala dinner for Prince Christians 18th birthday at Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen, on October 15, 2023. 200 young people from the country's 98 municipalities as well as the Faroe Islands and Greenland participated in October 15's gala dinner. (Photo by Emil Nicolai Helms / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP) / Denmark OUT (Photo by EMIL NICOLAI HELMS/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images) (Getty Images)

The largest expansion of American territory in history would be achieved by acquiring the land, surpassing the Louisiana Purchase.

Last week, Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede declared that Greenland is not for sale and will never be for sale. He emphasized the importance of not losing the long struggle for freedom.

Planet Chronicle Digital's Jasmine Baehr contributed to this story.

by Alexandra Koch

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