'Nightmare scenario': Greenland residents outline fury at 'gangster' Trump's takeover plan

Residents of Greenland made it clear they would never acquiesce to the demands of Donald Trump as the president seeks to buy out the country.

The president's administration has cited strengthening the country's security as a reason for taking over Greenland, a move which is opposed firmly by the country's residents and politicians. Should a takeover bid be refused, the Trump administration has refused to rule out military, boots on the ground action against the country.

Those living in Greenland told The Mirror they would stand firm against Trump, and no amount of money would convince them or their government to sell up.

Mads Pedersen, 35, a local plumber, was left disgusted by the president's rhetoric and that the statements have sparked a crisis in Greenland. He said, "It’s a sh**show to be honest. This man has no boundaries, he doesn’t care about laws or people and he is making direct threats to people who care so much about people in their communities."

"He is talking about buying everything - buying the land, buying the people. We can see he has been working on a plan to take over and we really don’t know what will be going on with extra US consular people coming over. But people don’t want our home to turn in to an American colony."

"We don’t give a damn about his money and we people wouldn’t do it for a million dollars. He’s blown the whole game. If he wanted to do one of his ‘deals’ he’s not going to get it because he’s lost all trust. He doesn’t understand that he’s dealing with proud people who don’t give a damn about what Donald Trump wants."

Mads went on to say Trump had "no respect for Greenland or its people" and that the president had "no patience" for diplomacy.

Other Greenland residents believe the threat of war in a bid to take over Greenland is a "step too far". During a briefing at the White House, Trump said if it does not work "the easy way" of a land purchase, then "the hard way" will be pursued.

For resident Simon Pedersen, 35, also a plumber, this was a step too far. He said, "I’d say it’s not going to happen because we’re dealing with Nato and the actual future of the world. This would be a step too far, even for Trump."

"The land is owned by Greenland by law. This is important to the national identity and culture. So how can Trump just say he’ll buy it? He is a like gangster." Another member of the public, Martin Nielsen, 41, said Trump taking over by force is a "nightmare scenario" that he hopes does not happen.