Denmark, Panama, and Canada Firmly Reject Trump's Territorial Aspirations

Denmark and Panama have categorically dismissed any possibility of relinquishing their territories following renewed statements by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. During a press conference, Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland and the Panama Canal, declaring their control as vital to U.S. security. He also left open the possibility of using military intervention to achieve these objectives.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly rejected Trump's proposal, emphasizing the autonomy of Greenland. "Greenland belongs to the Greenlandic people, a proud nation with its own language and culture. As I have stated before, Greenland is not for sale. While the United States remains our closest ally in defense and security, Greenland's future is for its own people to decide," Frederiksen stated. Greenland, the world's largest island not classified as a continent, is part of the Realm of Denmark but has extensive self-governance. Most of its 56,000 inhabitants reside in areas not covered by ice or snow.

In a separate development, Canada also voiced strong opposition to Trump's remarks about potentially merging it as the 51st U.S. state through economic means. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford firmly rebuffed the idea, labeling it as implausible. Canadian authorities are reportedly preparing retaliatory measures in case trade tensions escalate further.

Meanwhile, Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., visited Greenland and shared images on social media of his interactions with locals. In one post, he praised the people of Greenland, describing them as welcoming and supportive of U.S. involvement. "Greenland loves America and Trump! The people here just want to utilize their resources to...