Greenland PM condemns US petition bribery attempt
Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen of Greenland condemned a reported effort by an American to bribe locals with US$200,000 each for their signatures on a petition advocating for Greenland's inclusion in the United States, labeling it as 'indecent.' This incident, which was highlighted by Greenlandic broadcaster KNR on Thursday, involved an individual named 'Cliff' who approached a taxi driver in Nuuk, Danny Brandt, with the offer. Brandt declined and subsequently notified the authorities. He also shared the experience on social media, prompting another individual to reveal they had received a similar offer. The petition seeks to amass support for Greenland's potential integration into the US, a proposal that has faced significant backlash from local leaders.
Key facts
- Greenland PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen called the bribery attempt 'indecent'
- A man calling himself 'Cliff' offered US$200,000 to sign a petition for Greenland to join the US
- The offer was made to a taxi driver in Nuuk, Greenland's capital
- Taxi driver Danny Brandt declined the offer and reported it to police
- Another person on social media also claimed to have been offered money
- The incident was reported by Greenlandic broadcaster KNR on Thursday
Entities
Institutions
- KNR
Locations
- Greenland
- Nuuk
- United States