'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate
The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island.
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"Our government already told Donald Trump and his administration that Greenland is not for sale."
— Aqqalukkuluk Fontain , Activist
"That in a democratic world, no means no."
— Aqqalukkuluk Fontain , Activist
"It's so important to show this is not okay."
— Inge Bisgaard , Activist
"I think that right now it's about sending signals."
— Naaja Nathanielsen , Politician
"I think Greenland could have an equally good or even better economy as an independent country."
— Jeff Landry , Politician
"There is only one line for us. It is red, white and blue."
— Jeff Landry , Politician
Key People
Organizer of the protest against Trump's ambitions for Greenland.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Protester who voiced concerns over U.S. actions in Greenland.
Republican Governor Jeff Landry celebrated the ruling regarding the Ten Commandments law.
Jens-Frederik Nielsen is the Prime Minister of Greenland.
Kenneth Howery is the US ambassador to Denmark.
Greenlandic MP in the Danish parliament.
Protester questioning the need for a U.S. consulate in Greenland.
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