United States/Humanitarian/Thousands protest in Greenland and Denmark over Trump's interest in buying the island

Thousands protest in Greenland and Denmark over Trump's interest in buying the island

Jan 18, 2026- Jan 22, 20263 sources

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Summary

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Greenland and Denmark to protest against President Donald Trump's reported interest in buying Greenland. The protests, organized under slogans like 'Hands off Greenland' and 'Make America Go Away,' were a direct response to Trump's past threats and statements about acquiring the Arctic island.

Greenlanders interviewed for the stories expressed their opposition to the idea, emphasizing their desire for self-determination and highlighting the island's strategic and environmental importance.

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