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Story summary
- In January 2026, protests erupted in Nuuk, Greenland, over U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim to acquire the island for national security.
- Protesters insist "Greenland is not for sale," highlighting fears of foreign exploitation of local resources.
- Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said only Greenland and Denmark can decide the island's future.
- A survey found 76% of Greenlanders oppose U.S. control, while leaders pursue mining deals with environmental and self-determination concerns.
