Greenland Prime Minister Dodges Question About Donald Trumps Rhetoric in Video

January 13, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Greenland Prime Minister Dodges Question About Donald Trumps Rhetoric in Video

Greenland’s Prime Minister Avoids Comment on Trump’s Rhetoric

Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen was asked a question about US President Donald Trump’s comments regarding the potential annexation of Greenland during a recent visit to Copenhagen, Denmark. The meeting took place at the Danish parliament building.

Nielsen did not respond directly to the question posed by the reporter. Instead, he proceeded with taking photographs inside the parliament building.

The incident occurred as part of Nielsen’s official visit to Denmark, where he met with Danish officials and representatives from various organizations.

Trump had previously made comments suggesting that the US might consider annexing Greenland due to its strategic location in the North Atlantic. The comments sparked international attention and raised concerns about the potential implications for Greenland’s sovereignty.

Nielsen’s response to the reporter’s question was not publicly disclosed. However, his decision to take photographs inside the parliament building suggests that he may have been focused on other aspects of his visit rather than engaging with the reporter’s inquiry.

The meeting between Nielsen and Trump had taken place earlier in the day, prior to the encounter with the reporter. The details of their conversation remain unclear.

Source: Al Jazeera