Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede contended at the end of last month that the island territory should be independent from Denmark. Those comments come after President-elect Donald Trump revealed that he will pursue an acquisition of Greenland by the United States.

Egede’s remarks, which follow a Dec. 22 post on Truth Social by President-elect Donald Trump advocating for the “ownership and control” of Greenland, focused on the basis of secession from Denmark.

History and current conditions have shown that our cooperation with the Kingdom of Denmark has not succeeded in creating full equality,' says Mute Egede - Anadolu Ajansı

Greenland's prime minister gave a speech telling Denmark to gain more independence as Trump called for the U.S. to purchase the island.

It is now time to take the next step for our country,” Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte Egede says in hinting at 2025 referendum.

The self-governing Danish territory has been in the spotlight since US President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his wish to buy the island. #EuropeNews

Mute Egede declared ‘it is about time that we ourselves take a step’ after the US president-elect said he wanted to establish ‘control’

Greenland PM Múte Egede calls for independence, citing unequal ties with Denmark days after rejecting Donald Trump’s renewed interest in buying the island.

Greenland takes action after Trump hints at ‘re-ownership’ of the island Greenland is seeking independence from Denmark after President-elect Donald Trump suggested the 're-ownership' of the island is essential for national security purposes.