Thousands flooded the streets of Nuuk and Copenhagen this weekend, waving flags and chanting slogans to reject former U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed push to annex Greenland. The protests, dubbed 'Not for Sale', come amid escalating tensions over Trump’s controversial remarks about acquiring the Arctic territory 'the easy way or the hard way.' 🚩
Nuuk Stands Strong
Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen marched alongside protesters toward the U.S. consulate, where signs like 'Our Ice, Our Choice' and 'Respect Inuit Voices' dominated the crowd. 'We’re showing the world Greenland isn’t a real estate deal,' politician Erik Jensen told Reuters.
Copenhagen’s Creative Resistance
In Denmark’s capital, activists flipped Trump’s iconic red caps to read 'Make America Go Away' while marching toward the U.S. embassy. Protesters held up Greenland’s flag alongside cheeky signs like 'Cold Shoulder to Colonialism' ❄️.
U.S. Delegation Seeks Damage Control
A bipartisan congressional group visited Denmark this week to ease tensions, with Democratic Senator Dick Durbin clarifying that Trump’s threats 'don’t reflect American values.' Meanwhile, Trump doubled down by threatening tariffs on eight European nations until 'a Greenland deal is reached'—a move EU leaders vow to counter collectively.
As Arctic geopolitics heats up, one message rings clear: Greenlanders are freezing out takeover talks. ❌
