Four U.S. senators from both parties, on a friendly visit to Greenland, stated "will not agree to the president's threats to Greenland's sovereignty"
Four U.S. senators from both parties recently visited Greenland, clearly stating their opposition to the president's threats to Greenland's sovereignty in any form, emphasizing they would not support acquiring the island through military means or unilateral actions. They reiterated their respect for Greenland's right to self-determination and Denmark's sovereign position. This visit aims to ease tensions caused by the U.S. "purchase" or "control" statements, showcasing the bipartisan stance of Congress in countering the president's geopolitical policies.
The senatorial delegation directly refuted Trump's claims that "Greenland is full of Chinese and Russian ships" and "defense relies on dogsleds" during a press conference on February 9, calling them "baseless." Republican Senator Murkowski emphasized that Trump's threatening remarks "hurt the feelings of the Greenlandic people" and eroded mutual trust. She stated that Congress will use measures such as withholding funding and pushing legislation to prevent the president's unilateral actions, ensuring that Greenland's sovereignty is not violated.
The delegation met with Greenland's Prime Minister Nilsen, Foreign Minister Møllerfelt, and business figures, reiterating Greenland's stance that it "does not want to be annexed or sold." Democratic Senator Kunes pointed out that 75% of Americans oppose the acquisition of Greenland and emphasized "Greenland is an ally, not an asset," whose future should be decided by its local people.
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