Political leaders across Greenland’s parliament issued a rare joint statement on Friday. They responded to renewed comments by US President Donald Trump about taking control of the Arctic island. The leaders made it clear that Greenland’s future belongs only to its people.

All five parties represented in the Inatsisartut, Greenland’s parliament, signed the statement. Together, they rejected any suggestion of control by either the United States or Denmark.

“We do not want to be Americans, we do not want to be Danes, we want to be Greenlanders," the statement said.

Parliament Rejects Outside Control

The joint message highlighted a strong and unified political position. The parties said decisions about Greenland’s future cannot come from foreign governments.

They also called on Washington to stop what they described as a dismissive attitude toward the territory. According to the leaders, Greenland’s status must be decided democratically by its own population.

“The future of Greenland must be decided by Greenlanders," the statement added.

Trump Repeats Interest in Greenland

The response came shortly after Trump again spoke about Greenland on Friday. Earlier in the day, he repeated his interest in bringing the island under US control. He pointed to Greenland’s strategic location in the Arctic as a key reason.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said the United States would act to stop rival powers from gaining influence there. “We’re going to do something about Greenland, whether people like it or not," Trump said.

He warned that inaction could allow major powers to move in. “We’re not going to have Russia or China as a neighbour," he added.

Trump Leaves Door Open to Force

Trump said he preferred a negotiated solution. However, he did not rule out stronger action if talks failed. “I would like to make a deal the easy way, but if we don’t do it the easy way, we’re going to do it the hard way," he said.

These remarks have raised concern among US allies and European leaders.

Longstanding US Interest Raises European Concerns

Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to acquire Greenland in the past. Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark and is linked to NATO through Denmark’s membership.

The island is mostly covered in ice and has a population of about 57,000 people. Despite its small population, its location makes it strategically important.

Trump’s refusal to rule out economic or military pressure has added to unease across Europe.

Denmark Firmly Pushes Back

Denmark has clearly rejected Trump’s statements. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that any US attack on Greenland would seriously damage NATO.

She has said such an action would threaten the global security system created after World War II.

Greenland’s leaders echoed that concern while stressing one clear point: the island’s future will be decided only by Greenlanders, and no one else.