On February 21, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to announce that the U.S. government would send a "great hospital ship" to Greenland to assist many sick people whom he claimed were not being cared for. Trump did not specify which ship would be sent but included an AI-generated image of the U.S. Navy hospital ship Mercy, known as the largest of its kind in the world, in his post. The announcement sparked interest and concern in Denmark regarding the implications for healthcare on the island.

In response to Trump's announcement, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed her happiness of living in a country that provides free and equal access to healthcare. She emphasized that, unlike the United States, where insurance and wealth determine the quality of healthcare individuals receive, Denmark's system is designed to ensure that all citizens have fair access to medical services. Frederiksen pointed out that Grenland also enjoys a similar healthcare model, which aligns with Denmark's standards.

The contrasting healthcare approaches highlighted by this exchange raise significant questions about U.S. healthcare policies and the implications for Greenland, especially since it is a part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Additionally, Trump's focus on sending a hospital ship could be perceived as an attempt to assert U.S. influence in the region, which may not align with the values and priorities emphasized by the Danish leadership, ultimately stressing the differences in healthcare philosophy between the two nations.