Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Thousands Protest Trump's Greenland Annexation Threat
President Trump has been talking about taking over Greenland, which is part of Denmark.
He thinks it's important for the U.S. because of its location and minerals.
But many people in Denmark and Greenland don't want this to happen.
They say Greenland is not for sale and that Greenlanders should decide their own future.
Thousands of people protested in Denmark to show their support for Greenland and to tell the U.S. to respect Greenland's rights.
Most Americans also don't support Trump's idea of using the military to take Greenland.
The protests were organized by groups that support Greenlanders living in Denmark.
Thousands of protesters gathered in Denmark and are scheduled to protest in Greenland's capital, Nuuk, to oppose Trump's threat to annex Greenland.
Protesters chanted "Greenland is not for sale" and held banners with slogans such as "Hands off Greenland" and "Greenland for Greenlanders".
Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with significant autonomy since 1979 but still part of Denmark for defense and foreign policy.
All five political parties in Greenland's parliament favor independence but disagree on the timeline and prefer to remain part of Denmark rather than join the United States.
Just 17% of Americans approve of Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland, with large majorities of both Democrats and Republicans opposing the use of military force for annexation.
- Who
- Thousands of protesters in Denmark and Greenland, President Donald Trump, Danish and Greenlandic leaders
- What
- Protests against Trump's threat to annex Greenland
- When
- January 17, 2026
- Where
- Copenhagen, Denmark and scheduled in Nuuk, Greenland
- Why
- To demand respect for Greenland's right to self-determination and oppose Trump's annexation threat
- Protest Locations
- Copenhagen, Denmark and scheduled in Nuuk, Greenland
- Protest Slogans
- "Greenland is not for sale", "Hands off Greenland", "Greenland for Greenlanders"
- Greenland's Status
- Semi-autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark
- Greenland's Population
- 57,000
- Greenlanders in Denmark
- 17,000
- American Approval of Trump's Efforts
- 17%
- Organizers of Protests
- Greenlandic groups in cooperation with ActionAid Denmark
Sources
‘Dumbest thing I have ever heard’: Republican Congressman says Donald Trump could be impeached if he invades Greenland
From a social media joke to national security strategy: Why Trump wants the US to own Greenland
Thousands Join 'Hands Off Greenland' Protests In Denmark Amid Trump Push
‘Greenland is not for sale’: Thousands rally in Denmark after Trump’s takeover threat
