U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s assertion that the U.S. holds a rightful claim for Greenland, Danish territory since 1953 and a long-time colony, prompted a response from Rasmussen.

On “The Megyn Kelly Show”, Rubio emphasized that the U.S. aim to acquire Greenland was not a mere land grab. Instead, he insisted that it was a matter of national interest that needed resolution.

Rasmussen retorted, expressing more surprise if Rubio had claimed it was a jest. He proposed that the U.S. and Denmark should collaborate on Arctic security, suggesting a different approach to jointly handle such matters. He expressed belief that an in-depth discussion could lead to a viable solution.

Trump’s escalating remarks on Greenland, including calling the U.S. acquisition of the island an “absolute necessity” and not ruling out military force or economic pressure, has spurred emergency discussions in Copenhagen and other European capitals.

This week, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was in Berlin, Brussels, and Paris to bolster support for Denmark’s stance. She and Trump reportedly had a heated 45-minute conversation two weeks ago, during which Trump made his intent to gain control over Greenland, with its strategic Arctic location and vast mineral wealth, very clear.

According to recent polls, a significant majority of Greenlanders, approximately 85%, are opposed to becoming Americans. Earlier this month, Múte Egede, the Prime Minister of Greenland who supports independence, stated to journalists, “We don’t want to be Danes. We don’t want to be Americans. We want to be Greenlanders.”