GOP Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski sided against President Donald Trump in his announced interest in purchasing Greenland from Denmark, the Daily Caller reported. Murkowski said in a joint statement with a member of Demark's parliament that Greenland is "not for sale."
Murkowski and Aaja Chemnitz, the representative for Greenland in the Danish Parliament, released a joint statement on Monday. The Alaska Republican shared it to X, formerly Twitter.
"As legislators representing Greenland in Denmark and the United States, we see a better path forward. The future will be defined by partnership, not ownership. To ensure our alliance reaches its full potential, Americans must view Greenland as an ally, not an asset," Murkowski captioned it.
As legislators representing Greenland in Denmark and the United States, we see a better path forward. The future will be defined by partnership, not ownership. To ensure our alliance reaches its full potential, Americans must view Greenland as an ally, not an asset.…
— Sen. Lisa Murkowski (@lisamurkowski) January 27, 2025
Murkowski sided against Trump in the statement, rejecting his proposal and making her digs. "In recent weeks, as President Trump has suggested the U.S. should purchase Greenland from the Kingdom of Denmark, attention has rapidly turned to what the future may hold," the joint statement began.
"The appeal of Greenland is easy to understand. It is strategically located for defense, shipping, and more. It is also a storehouse for all sorts of minerals, the building blocks of society that will determine who leads—and controls—the industries of the future," it went on.
"Of course, a businessman turned president would be interested," the lawmakers sniped. "But Greenland is not for sale. The question has been asked and firmly answered by the government of Greenland, Naalakkersuisut," the statement added.
“As legislators representing Greenland in Denmark and the United States, we see a better path forward. The United States, like Denmark, should recognize that the future will be defined by partnership, not ownership," the statement went on.
"To ensure our alliance reaches its full potential, Americans must view Greenland as an ally, not an asset. Open for business, but not for sale," it added.
As The Hill reported, Trump expressed a desire to expand America's territory, including a possible acquisition of Greenland. The land mass is strategically located in the Arctic but is currently part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
Trump reportedly had a confrontational call with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. He supposedly threatened tariffs and other sanctions, though the administration has not commented on whether it was a contentious discussion.
National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes said Trump continues to be interested in Greenland for the sake of national security. It's situated in the sweet spot between Russia and China and could deter both adversarial nations from a hot conflict.
"President Trump has been clear that the safety and security of Greenland is important to the United States as China and Russia make significant investments throughout the Arctic region. The President is committed to not only protecting U.S. interests in the Arctic but also working with Greenland to ensure mutual prosperity for both nations," Hughes said in a statement.
Murkowski has sided against her president and her party with this stance. Whether there is any actual negotiation for Greenland or not, she has shown herself to be disloyal at the height of Trump's popularity.
