Poll Shows 85% of Greenland Residents Oppose U.S. Acquisition Amid Trump's Claims

A new survey indicates that a large majority of Greenland residents are against President Trump’s proposal to acquire their territory.

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A recent poll reveals that 85% of Greenland's residents oppose President Trump's interest in acquiring the island. Only 6% support the idea, while 9% are undecided. Additionally, about 45% view Trump's plans as a threat, with 43% seeing it as an opportunity. Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Egede emphasized their desire to maintain independence, stating they want to be Greenlanders, not Americans. Despite Trump's claims of support from Greenlanders, local sentiment strongly contradicts this. The poll was conducted with 497 respondents, revealing a clear stance against the proposed U.S. annexation.

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