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How Greenlanders view Trump takover bid amid autonomy push

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Jack Parrock in Nuuk, Greenland
September 8, 2025Advertisement
Greenland's future is under scrutiny as US interest intensifies. Some residents react with humor about US President Donald Trump's push to buy the Artic island, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. But at the same time, two-thirds of Greenlanders favor independence. Young voices reject American ownership, while European politicians increase visits, signaling global stakes in Greenland’s autonomy.