The Greenlandic government has denounced comments made by President Trump regarding the potential acquisition of the country, labeling them “unacceptable” in a statement released on Friday.

The statement follows a meeting between Trump and , during which he allegedly “reiterated his desire for annexation and control of Greenland.”

Leaders from all political parties within Inatsisartut, Greenland’s parliament, including Demokraatit, Naleraq, Inuit Ataqatigiit, Siumut, and Atassut, jointly issued the statement on X.

“We – all the party leaders – cannot accept the repeated statements regarding annexation and control of Greenland,” the leaders stated. “We find this behavior toward friends and allies in a defense alliance unacceptable.”

They further emphasized that “Greenland will continue serving ITS people through diplomatic relations, in accordance with international law.”

The statement was signed by Greenlandic politicians Jens Frederik Nielsen (Demokraatit), Pele Broberg (Naleraq), Múte B. Egede (Inuit Ataqatigiit), Vivian Motzfeldt (Siumut), and Aqqalu C. Jerimiassen (Atassut).

“We all support this wholeheartedly and strongly distance ourselves from attempts to create discord. Greenland belongs to the Greenlandic people, and we (as leaders) stand in unison,” they affirmed.

The Demokraatit party recently defeated Prime Minister Múte Egede’s Inuit Ataqatigiit party in the country’s .

Trump’s continued remarks regarding of Greenland have made independence from Denmark a central issue in the recent election.

During his first term, Trump explored the possibility of purchasing the mineral-rich territory, describing it as a “large real estate deal.”

Prime Minister Múte Egede declared in January that Greenland is “not for sale and will never be for sale.”

about Greenland’s potential purchase dates back to the 1800s.

In 1867, the U.S. State Department considered purchasing Greenland and Iceland. Later, Denmark declined President Harry Truman’s offer of $100 million after .

would have constituted the largest expansion of American territory in history, surpassing the Louisiana Purchase.

The White House has not yet responded to Digital’s request for comment.

Digital’s Rachel Wolf contributed to this story.

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