US has ‘no right’ to annex Greenland, Danish prime minister says, urging end to threats

Published January 4, 2026 4:59pm ET



Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen urged the United States to cease its threats against Greenland, arguing that it had no right to annex the island.

Frederiksen’s comments come after more remarks from President Donald Trump and his allies talking about taking over the island, feeling emboldened by the daring seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from Caracas.

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