Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen stated that if given a choice, his people would prefer Denmark over the US, especially in light of US President Trump's plans to annex the territory. The Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen condemned the pressure from the US, emphasizing Greenland's desire for sovereignty and independence from US governance. The geopolitical tensions surrounding Greenland's strategic location and natural resources have intensified, particularly with the US's military interests in the region.