In a bold stand against U.S. expansionism, Denmark and Greenland brace for widespread protests this Saturday as the ‘Hands Off Greenland’ campaign gains steam. Sparked by President Trump’s repeated demands to control the strategic Arctic outpost, organizers expect thousands to hit the pavement—just as American congressmen meet Danish and Greenlandic authorities in Copenhagen.
Uaagut, a key Greenlanders’ network in Denmark, announced on its site: ‘We’re united in demanding respect for our democracy and human rights.’ The Local DK highlights surging social media momentum for record participation.
The provocation peaked Friday when Trump’s emissary Jeff Landry declared a U.S. takeover ‘inevitable,’ stressing presidential seriousness about the deal. Trump ramped up rhetoric from the White House, threatening retaliatory tariffs. ‘Oppose our Greenland plan, and face trade penalties to enforce compliance,’ he said, positioning the territory as vital to national security.
Arctic militarization adds urgency: NATO allies including France, Germany, the UK, Norway, and Sweden ramped up deployments. Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen framed it as a collective NATO imperative.
With a population of 56,000-57,000, Greenland’s self-rule dates to 1979, but defense remains Danish turf. Independence whispers persist, yet U.S. dominion is reviled. Residents warn of cultural obliteration.
This showdown underscores clashing visions for the Arctic’s future, where resources, security, and sovereignty collide amid Trump’s unyielding diplomacy.