Greenland Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen chose Denmark over the United States during a joint press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at 3:00 PM Danish time on January 13, 2026. Nielsen stated, “If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark. We choose NATO, the Kingdom of Denmark, and the EU,” according to reports from the event. Frederiksen remarked that the hardest part lies ahead and affirmed Denmark “will do everything we can to ensure security policy” while “willing to invest in the capabilities required,” as quoted in coverage by TV2. She added, “We want dialogue and cooperation. We are not seeking conflict. But our message is clear: Greenland is not for sale.” Both leaders addressed an upcoming meeting, stating, “We come together, we stay together, and we leave together. No one will speak alone with the Americans,” according to statements from the press conference reported on X by OJoelsen. The event occurred within the reporting window from 12:46 PM to 3:46 PM UTC, highlighting unity between Greenland and Denmark throughout the afternoon.
