📢 We Stand With Greenland—Not Trump’s Authoritarian Ambitions

An open letter standing with Greenland against Trump’s takeover threats—defending sovereignty, democracy, and people power over authoritarianism.

To the people of Greenland,

We write in solidarity on behalf of People Power United, a people-powered movement in the United States that champions progress, democracy, and power to the people. We want to be unmistakably clear: we support the people of Greenland—not Donald Trump’s threats or pressure campaigns. Millions of Americans reject authoritarian politics and stand with the principle that nations and peoples have the right to self-determination.

The recent attempts by Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance to assert control over your land are not only shameful—they are a threat to sovereignty, peace, and democracy. When leaders talk about taking a place “one way or the other,” they reveal a worldview rooted in coercion, colonialism, and domination, not mutual respect.

Let us be crystal clear:
Greenland is not for sale.
Greenland is not a bargaining chip.
Greenlanders are not pawns.

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Sovereignty Is the Point

Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark with expanded self-government under the 2009 Self-Government Act, which recognizes Greenlanders’ right to self-determination under international law.

Greenland’s future—whether toward full independence, continued self-rule, or another path—belongs to Greenlanders alone. As Greenland’s Prime Minister has said: “Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders.”

And the world should respect that—without loopholes, pressure, or intimidation.

For context: Greenland’s population has been estimated at about 56,699, with Nuuk home to roughly 19,872 people (about 35%).

The Real Motive: Extraction and Militarization

This push isn’t rooted in goodwill. It’s rooted in greed and power.

Greenland’s resources—and its strategic Arctic position—have become more tempting as the region warms and ice melts. U.S. government assessments have long noted the Arctic may hold roughly 13% of the world’s undiscovered conventional oil and 30% of undiscovered conventional natural gas.

And as sea ice declines, shipping routes across the Arctic can be up to ~40% shorter than traditional routes through the Suez or Panama canals—making control of the region even more geopolitically valuable.

But this isn’t “partnership.” It’s extraction and control.

This is not leadership. It is imperialism dressed up as security.

The Arctic Arms Race: A Dangerous Escalation

Many Americans do not realize how quickly this kind of rhetoric can slide into militarization.

Trump has promoted a major missile-defense initiative—initially described through an executive order titled “The Iron Dome for America”—and the concept has also been publicly discussed as part of a broader “Golden Dome” vision.

Whatever the branding, the direction is alarming: more militarization, more escalation, more pressure on smaller nations in one of the most climate-vulnerable regions on Earth.

This isn’t diplomacy. It’s escalation.

Democracy vs. Dictatorship

Democratic governments do not seize territory because it’s strategic or resource-rich.
They do not threaten sovereign peoples.
They do not treat self-determination like a real estate deal.

That is what dictators do.

Anyone who believes in democracy—and the rule of law—must oppose this kind of coercion clearly and publicly, because once a powerful country normalizes bullying, the entire world becomes less safe.

A Message to the American People

To Americans reading this: we cannot allow authoritarian politics to be exported beyond our borders. Disinformation and billionaire influence have already damaged democratic trust at home. We must not let that poison spread—especially to communities on the frontlines of climate change, cultural preservation, and self-determination.

Silence is permission.
Solidarity is resistance.
Action is protection.

To Greenland: Stay strong. You are not alone.
To Trump and Vance: You cannot bully nations. You cannot buy people.
To the world: Democracy means consent—not coercion.

We support Greenland, not Donald Trump.

— People Power United

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Works cited

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/world/europe/trump-greenland-us.html

https://abcnews.go.com/International/trump-us-control-greenland/story?id=120208823

https://www.nytimes.com/article/trump-greenland-why.html

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jd-vance-greenland-trip-reaction_n_67e3bdfce4b076c73b1e76f7