Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen made waves this weekend by rejecting former U.S. President Donald Trump's surprise offer to send a hospital ship to the Arctic island. In a fiery Facebook post on February 22, 2026, Nielsen declared: "No, thank you" to what he called a "random outburst" on social media. 🏥
Healthcare Pride vs. Political Theater
The leader emphasized Greenland's free public healthcare system, contrasting it with America's paid medical services. "This is a conscious choice fundamental to our society," he wrote, throwing subtle shade at U.S. healthcare costs. 💸
Diplomacy Through Dialogue, Not Posts
While keeping doors open for cooperation, Nielsen urged the U.S. to engage in formal talks rather than "Truth Social diplomacy." The rejection comes after Trump's Saturday post about collaborating with Louisiana's governor on the ship deployment. 💻
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