COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Greenland’s prime minister publicly rejected President Donald Trump’s proposal to send a U.S. hospital ship to the Arctic territory, underscoring ongoing tensions tied to Trump’s repeated interest in acquiring the island.
According to Reuters, Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen responded Sunday on Facebook, writing “no thanks” to the idea and emphasizing that Greenland maintains a universal, tax-funded healthcare system. “We have a public healthcare system where treatment is free for citizens. It is a deliberate choice,” Nielsen said, adding that Greenland remains open to dialogue but prefers direct communication rather than “random outbursts on social media.”
Trump had announced the plan a day earlier, stating he was working with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to dispatch a hospital vessel. The White House and U.S. Navy did not immediately clarify which ship, if any, would be deployed.
The exchange comes as Greenland, Denmark and the United States recently launched diplomatic talks following months of strain within the NATO alliance over Trump’s statements about the territory’s strategic importance. The announcement also followed Denmark’s evacuation of a U.S. submarine crew member near Nuuk for urgent medical care, though no health crisis has been reported in Greenland.
Greenland’s government reiterated its openness to cooperation while stressing respect for its sovereignty.
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