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Thousands Protest Trump's Greenland Plans in Denmark and Greenland

Published January 17, 2026, 14:02
Thousands Protest Trump's Greenland Plans in Denmark and Greenland

Thousands of citizens in Denmark and Greenland have protested against Donald Trump's plans to take control of the island. Demonstrators, chanting slogans such as “Yankees go home!” and “Kalaallit Nunaat!” (Greenland in Greenlandic), express their opposition to the potential annexation of the island by the United States, believing it violates Greenland's democracy and human rights. A recent poll shows that 85% of Greenlanders disagree with Washington's plans. Simultaneously, a bipartisan delegation from Congress is in Copenhagen to express its support for Denmark and Greenland, stating that the American people do not share the President's territorial ambitions. Tensions are escalating with Trump threatening tariffs on countries opposing his plans, while European powers, such as Germany, express their support for Greenland through military reconnaissance.