Greenland rebukes Trump envoy over claims island is "for sale"

On 2026-05-20, Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Foreign Minister Mute Egede met with U.S. special envoy Jeff Landry in Nuuk and reiterated that Greenland is not for sale. Greenlandic officials said their self-determination is non-negotiable and that there are "red lines" regarding any purchase, takeover, or annexation. The meeting was described as part of ongoing discussions with the United States over Greenland's future.