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00:02Greenland's outgoing Prime Minister, Mutt Aghede, condemned President Donald Trump's
00:06renewed remarks about U.S. annexation, according to CNBC.
00:09Aghede called Trump's remarks disrespectful and vowed to strengthen Greenland's rejection
00:14of the idea.
00:15He announced plans to convene a meeting of political leaders to formally address Trump's
00:19comments.
00:20Trump expressed confidence in Greenland's potential annexation during a White House
00:25meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Root.
00:28Denmark has controlled Greenland since the 14th century, but the island has been self-governing
00:33since 1979.
00:35Following a surprise election victory, Democratic Leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen rejected Trump's
00:41call for U.S. annexation, emphasizing Greenland's desire for independence.
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