OSLO, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Monday slashed U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed comments that the United States "needs" Greenland, denouncing his remarks as "unacceptable pressure" on the self-governing territory.
In an interview with Danish broadcaster DR, Frederiksen said: "Unfortunately, I think the American president should be taken seriously when he says he wants Greenland," and stressed that both Denmark and Greenland have repeatedly rejected any idea of Greenland becoming part of the United States.
Asked what it would mean if the United States were to use force against another NATO member, Frederiksen said, "If the U.S. attacks another NATO country, everything stops."
She added that while she cannot account for U.S. actions, "there is full support from Europe that borders must be respected."
Trump said in a telephone interview on Sunday with The Atlantic that the United States "absolutely" needs Greenland. He also discussed the U.S. intervention in Venezuela.
In response, Frederiksen said in a statement on Sunday that the United States has no right to annex Greenland, urging Washington to stop making threats against a close ally and the Greenlandic people.
Last month, Trump announced the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland, renewing diplomatic tension between Washington and the Danish Realm.
Since taking office in January 2025, Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in gaining control of Greenland, saying that he would not rule out using "military or economic coercion" to achieve that goal. ■