Greenland Declines Trump's Hospital Ship Offer

Greenland's leader has politely declined an offer from former US President Donald Trump to send a hospital ship to the island.

22 Feb, 14:59 — 22 Feb, 17:01

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This story follows previous reports of then-President Trump's interest in purchasing Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. The offer of a hospital ship, despite Greenland's robust public healthcare system, was perceived by some as a continued attempt to exert influence or goodwill. Greenland's polite but firm rejection underscores its sovereignty and self-sufficiency, particularly in its public services.

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Donald TrumpUS President GreenlandAutonomous territory Greenland Prime MinisterLeader of Greenland United StatesCountry

Coverage Timeline

First report: Reuters · 22 Feb, 14:59|Full coverage: All 3 sources within 2h|Window: 2h

Reuters22 Feb, 14:59First to report

Greenland prime minister says 'no thanks' to Trump's hospital ship - Reuters

morgunbladid22 Feb, 15:27

Skýr skilaboð til Trumps: „Nei takk“

2h later

The Independent22 Feb, 17:01Latest update

Greenland doesn’t need Trump’s hospital boat - we have free healthcare, says prime minister

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The Independent2h ago

Greenland doesn’t need Trump’s hospital boat - we have free healthcare, says prime minister

‘President Trump’s idea to send a U.S. hospital ship here to Greenland has been duly noted. But we have a public health system where care is free for citizens’

By Isabel Keane and Katie Hawkinson

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morgunbladid4h ago