Greenland Rejects US Offer of Hospital Ship from President Trump

Greenland has rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to send a hospital ship. Greenland turned down Trump's proposal, stating, 'Thank you, but not necessary.' Trump had repeatedly expressed his desire to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, citing national security reasons.

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, in a response via Facebook, stated that the American proposal was noted. She clarified that such a ship was unnecessary as Greenland provides free public health services to its citizens. In the post, she wrote, 'We are open to dialogue and cooperation, but please talk to us before making irregular statements on social media.'

Danish Defense Minister Trine Bramsen also stated that the residents of Greenland are receiving the necessary healthcare. According to her, patients requiring complex treatment are taken to Denmark for care. Previously, Trump had announced the dispatch of the US Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy to Greenland by posting an AI-generated image of the ship on his Truth Social account.

He had claimed that the patients there were neglected. Tensions have recently increased in US-Denmark relations following Trump's expression of a desire for US control over Greenland. However, Greenland and European parties have repeatedly affirmed the island's sovereignty remains intact.