In the harbor of Nuuk, the smaller fishermen are too busy to talk politics. They have full focus on getting their fishing boats out of the harbor, which is blocked by large ice blocks.
A man who receives the night's catch of cod says that there's not much they can do about the geopolitical situation – and that it's better to focus on where they can actually make a difference.
Widespread anxiety
But I think it's good that she (Mette Frederiksen) is coming. It's her duty after all that has happened. Many are very anxious and it's not like anyone believes Trump will give up, says Carsten Hoegh-Olesen.
Greenland's new prime minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has welcomed Mette Frederiksen and is expected to receive her in Nuuk on Wednesday.
But not everyone within the new government constellation appreciates the visit. Vivian Motzfeldt, party leader for the social democratic Siumut and responsible for foreign affairs, thinks it's inappropriate since the new government is not formally approved by the Greenlandic parliament.
"Will react afterwards"
Internal conflicts are the last thing Greenland needs, thinks Carsten Hoegh-Olesen.
Trump is so unpredictable and right now we need all the support we can get from the international community. Denmark and Greenland must stand together in this.
Further out on a pier in the harbor, Jan Seidsen has docked after 48 hours at sea. He moved from Denmark to Greenland 31 years ago and doesn't think much of the prime minister's visit.
It's symbolic politics. It doesn't really matter. We can go out on the street and protest, but in reality, it doesn't have any significance. If Trump wants to annex Greenland, there's nothing we can do. I think it'll be like with Crimea and that the world will react afterwards.
