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The island's government, led by Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede, rebuffs Trump's expansionist visions, favoring independence from Denmark over becoming a pawn in U.S. geopolitical strategies. Poll results echo similar sentiments among Greenlanders, with many expressing a desire for independence rather than subjugation by either Denmark or the U.S.
The potential ramifications of outright U.S. military intervention to take control of Greenland would be severe—not only would it signify a dramatic departure from diplomacy and cooperation, but it would also trigger catastrophic consequences for international relations, particularly with NATO allies and global observers.