Greenland decries US doctor’s visit with Trump envoy as ‘deeply problematic’
Greenland's government has condemned the visit of a US doctor accompanying Trump's envoy, stating that Greenlanders are not 'experimental subjects'. The health minister emphasized the historical abuses faced by Indigenous Greenlanders and the need for respectful cooperation in healthcare. The Greenlandic leadership reiterated their commitment to self-determination and that their land is not for sale.
- ▪Greenland's health minister described the US doctor's presence as 'deeply problematic'.
- ▪The Greenlandic prime minister stated that their land is not for sale and emphasized the importance of self-determination.
- ▪The US delegation's visit follows ongoing discussions about Greenland's future and healthcare needs.
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A residential area of Greenland’s capital, Nuuk. Healthcare is a sensitive subject on the island’s after Danish doctors’ past abuses of local people. Photograph: Evgeniy Maloletka/APView image in fullscreen A residential area of Greenland’s capital, Nuuk. Healthcare is a sensitive subject on the island’s after Danish doctors’ past abuses of local people. Photograph: Evgeniy Maloletka/APGreenlandGreenland decries US doctor’s visit with Trump envoy as ‘deeply problematic’Health minister issues stern rebuke, saying Greenlanders are not ‘experimental subjects’ of geopolitical interestMiranda Bryant Nordic correspondentMon 18 May 2026 13.06 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 13.09 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleGreenland’s government has criticised the arrival of a US doctor in Nuuk…
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