Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen issued a strong rebuke on Sunday to comments made by United States President Donald Trump, who suggested that military action was a possible option for acquiring control of Greenland. Trump’s remarks, made in a televised interview, included the assertion that “nothing is off the table” when it comes to US intentions regarding the island.

In response, Nielsen firmly stated, “The United States will not get it. We do not belong to anyone else. We decide our own future.” His comments reaffirm Greenland’s commitment to its sovereignty and the right of its people to determine their own political and territorial status.

The exchange highlights ongoing tensions surrounding US interest in the geopolitically strategic island, which lies between the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. While no formal proposal has been made, Trump’s suggestion of potential military acquisition has sparked widespread reaction from Greenlandic officials and citizens alike.

Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has increasingly asserted its political independence in recent years. Prime Minister Nielsen’s statement reinforces the island’s stance against foreign claims or influence over its governance and future direction.

As of now, no additional comments have been made by the White House regarding Trump's remarks or Greenland's official response. The situation adds to broader international conversations about Arctic sovereignty, strategic resources, and the balance of global power in the region.