A comprehensive opinion poll conducted by Verian for the Danish newspaper Berlingske has revealed that a significant majority of Greenland's population is against the notion of joining the United States. Specifically, 85% of respondents expressed opposition, while only 6% supported the idea, and 9% remained undecided.
This sentiment stands in stark contrast to assertions made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has previously claimed that Greenlanders are enthusiastic about becoming part of the U.S. In December 2024, Trump reiterated on his Truth Social account that the U.S. should control Greenland, calling its ownership and governance an "absolute necessity."
In response to these developments, Greenland's Prime Minister, Mute Egede, has firmly stated that the island is not for sale and emphasized that any decisions regarding its future should be made by its inhabitants. Denmark, which currently holds sovereignty over Greenland as a semi-autonomous territory, has announced plans to invest 14.6 billion Danish kroner ($2.04 billion) to strengthen its military presence in the Arctic region, including Greenland. This initiative aims to bolster surveillance and sovereignty, reflecting the strategic importance of the area.
Greenland, with a landmass larger than Mexico and a population of approximately 57,000, has enjoyed self-governance since 2009, including the right to declare independence from Denmark through a referendum. The island's strategic location and abundant natural resources have made it a focal point of international interest, particularly from the U.S., which maintains a permanent presence at the Pituffik Space Base in northwest Greenland. This base is strategically significant for the U.S. ballistic missile early warning system.
The poll's findings underscore the strong desire among Greenlanders to determine their own future and maintain autonomy, despite external interests. As geopolitical dynamics evolve, Greenland's leadership and its people continue to assert their right to self-determination, reinforcing the principle that any changes to the island's status must be decided internally.
