Video: ‘It’s gonna be big problem for him,’ Trump threatens Greenland Premier’s Denmark loyalty
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United States President Donald Trump brushed off Greenland Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen’s declaration of loyalty to Denmark, igniting fresh controversy over his long-standing interest in acquiring the strategic Arctic territory.
@dailyeconomy8 Video: ‘It’s gonna be big problem for him,’ Trump threatens Greenland Premier’s Denmark loyalty United States President Donald Trump brushed off Greenland Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen’s declaration of loyalty to Denmark, igniting fresh controversy over his long-standing interest in acquiring the strategic Arctic territory. Dailyeconomy had earlier reported that Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen delivered a rebuke to Trump’s renewed push to acquire the Arctic island, declaring unwavering loyalty to Denmark and its allies. “If we have to choose between the USA and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark. We choose NATO, the Kingdom of Denmark and the EU,” Nielsen However, in a heated exchange with a reporter, Trump dismissed Nielsen’s statement, “We prefer to stay with Denmark.” When pressed on the source, Trump retorted, “Who said that?” The reporter clarified it was the Greenland premier, prompting Trump to fire back, “Well, that’s their problem. I disagree with him. I don’t know who he is. Don’t know anything about him. But that’s gonna be a big problem for him.” The remarks echo Trump’s 2019 proposal to purchase Greenland from Denmark for US national security, citing defenses against Russia and China—a stance he reiterated in early January 2026 statements.
Video: ‘It’s gonna be big problem for him,’ Trump threatens Greenland Premier’s Denmark loyalty
Dailyeconomy had earlier reported that Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen delivered a rebuke to Trump’s renewed push to acquire the Arctic island, declaring unwavering loyalty to Denmark and its allies.
“If we have to choose between the USA and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark. We choose NATO, the Kingdom of Denmark and the EU,” Nielsen
However, in a heated exchange with a reporter, Trump dismissed Nielsen’s statement, “We prefer to stay with Denmark.”
When pressed on the source, Trump retorted, “Who said that?” The reporter clarified it was the Greenland premier, prompting Trump to fire back, “Well, that’s their problem. I disagree with him. I don’t know who he is. Don’t know anything about him. But that’s gonna be a big problem for him.”
The remarks echo Trump’s 2019 proposal to purchase Greenland from Denmark for US national security, citing defenses against Russia and China—a stance he reiterated in early January 2026 statements.
Social media erupted, with replies to the exchange largely condemning Trump’s tone as bullying and dismissive of Greenland’s sovereignty.
Critics drew parallels to his past comments on territorial ambitions and consent, amplifying debates on US foreign policy.
