Alaska Senator Murkowski and Danish Parliament Member Oppose Trump's Greenland Acquisition Plan
Jan 27, 2025, 10:09 PM
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) has publicly opposed President Donald Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland, emphasizing that the Arctic island should be viewed as an 'ally, not an asset.' In a joint statement with Aaja Chemnitz, a member of the Danish Parliament representing Greenland, Murkowski asserted that Greenland is 'not for sale.' The statement highlighted Greenland's strategic importance for defense, shipping, and its mineral resources, but stressed the need for partnership rather than ownership. This comes in response to Trump's repeated demands for Denmark to sell Greenland to the United States, with threats of military seizure if Denmark refuses. The governments of Denmark and Greenland have firmly stated that the island is not for sale. Both Murkowski and Chemnitz are co-chairs of the Arctic Parliamentarians forum, advocating for increased cooperation between the U.S. and Greenland on defense, mineral development, and trade, recognizing Greenland as a Danish territory.
View original story
Markets
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Court filings or official statements from Denmark or Greenland
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Official announcements from Greenlandic or U.S. government
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Official U.S. government announcements or policy documents
Defense • 25%
No new agreements • 25%
Mineral development • 25%
Trade • 25%
Official announcements from U.S. or Greenland governments
Joins the U.S. • 25%
Remains part of Denmark • 25%
Becomes independent • 25%
Other outcome • 25%
Annexed by U.S. • 25%
Increased autonomy • 25%
Remain status quo • 25%
Other • 25%
Remains Danish territory • 25%
Becomes U.S. territory • 25%
Other status change • 25%
Official announcements or referendums in Greenland
Negotiations ongoing • 25%
Acquisition attempts abandoned • 25%
Military action initiated • 25%
Acquisition successful • 25%
Official announcements from U.S., Denmark, or Greenland governments