{"id":58462,"date":"2026-04-09T21:37:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T21:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/58462\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T21:37:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T21:37:44","slug":"we-are-not-some-piece-of-ice-greenland-pm-hits-back-at-donald-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/58462\/","title":{"rendered":"We are not some piece of ice: Greenland PM hits back at Donald Trump"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the diplomatic fallout from the Iran war exposed rifts in Washington\u2019s ties with Nato, US President Donald Trump appeared to have set his eyes on Greenland<\/a> again while venting frustration at European allies. In a fresh outburst against Nato, he questioned the alliance\u2019s reliability and again brought Greenland into focus.<\/p>\n

Trump said in a Truth Social post that “NATO WASN\u2019T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON\u2019T BE THERE IF WE NEED THEM AGAIN. REMEMBER GREENLAND, THAT BIG, POORLY RUN, PIECE OF ICE!!!”<\/p>\n

In response to Trump, Greenland\u2019s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen made it clear that Greenland would not accept dismissive characterisations from Washington, stressing both national dignity and commitment to global cooperation.<\/p>\n

“We are not some piece of ice. We are a proud population of 57,000 people, working every single day as good global citizens in full respect for all our allies,” he said.<\/p>\n

“What is important for us is that we maintain the world community that we have built after World War Two, where we have a defence alliance that we respect, and where we have international law respected by all sides,” Nielsen told Reuters.<\/p>\n

“Those things are being challenged now, and I think all allies should stand together to try to maintain them. I hope that will happen,” he added.<\/p>\n

TRUMP TARGETS NATO, REVIVES GREENLAND PUSH<\/p>\n

Trump\u2019s remarks came during a fresh outburst against Nato, where he questioned the alliance\u2019s reliability and again brought Greenland into focus.<\/p>\n

He has repeatedly criticised Nato allies for refusing to fully back US military efforts in the Iran conflict, calling their response a “great test” and warning of a possible US withdrawal from the alliance.<\/p>\n

Trump also reiterated his long-standing interest in Greenland, stating earlier this week: “We want Greenland. They don\u2019t want to give it to us. And I said, ‘bye, bye.'”<\/p>\n

IRAN WAR DEEPENS ALLIANCE STRAINS<\/p>\n

The ongoing Iran war has intensified disagreements within Nato after several European members declined to support the US-Israeli military campaign. Reports indicate that some countries have refused access to airspace and naval cooperation, particularly around efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte acknowledged the tensions, saying, \u201cHe is clearly disappointed with many Nato allies, and I can see his point.\u201d<\/p>\n

CEASEFIRE REMAINS FRAGILE<\/p>\n

The diplomatic fallout comes even as a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran struggles to hold. Iran\u2019s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has already accused Washington of violating the agreement within hours of its announcement.<\/p>\n

– Ends<\/p>\n

Published By: <\/p>\n

Nitish Singh<\/p>\n

Published On: <\/p>\n

Apr 10, 2026 02:48 IST<\/p>\n

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