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Left to right: Ole Olsvig, Tupaarnaq Kleist, Casper Frank Møller.Ole Olsvig, Mark Adam Miller, Raw ArcticPresident Donald Trump referred to Greenland as a "piece of ice" during his speech at Davos 2026.Three Greenland residents told Business Insider that it is more than just a "piece of ice" to be commoditized.They spoke about Greenland's distinct culture, self-governance, and beautiful nature.For over 56,000 people, Greenland is far more than a "piece of ice" — it's home.That's what three residents of Greenland told Business Insider on Wednesday after President Donald Trump repeatedly referred to the island as a "piece of ice" and called it "Iceland" on several occasions during a speech to World Economic Forum attendees at the Davos Conference.On one occasion, Trump took a more complimentary tone and referred to the autonomous territory of Denmark as a "big, beautiful piece of ice." He added that the US "alone can defend this giant piece of ice," calling it a "core national security interest."Trump isn't the first US president to want to acquire Greenland. In fact, the US has been discussing it since the 19th century. However, residents across Greenland — in the south, the north, and the capital — told Business Insider they don't appreciate Trump's rhetoric. The White House did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. Greenland is viewed as just an asset"Just calling Greenland a 'piece of ice' is so inaccurate," 32-year-old Ole Olsvig told Business Insider. Olsvig, an entrepreneur and tourist guide in Qaarsut in North Greenland, called the rhetoric "outrageous," "disrespectful," and "commoditizing."Ole Olsvig is an entrepreneur and tourist guide in Qaarsut in North Greenland.Ole OlsvigTechnically, about 80% of Greenland is covered by a giant ice sheet. That's not what concerns Olsvig, though; it's what the remarks imply.It erases people and implies disposability, he said. "Greenland is like being treated as an asset, not a society of people."Trump has spoken of acquiring Greenland since his first presidential term. In his Davos speech on Wednesday, he called for "immediate negotiations" about the US taking control of Greenland, saying, "We need it for strategic, national security, and international security.""We're not for sale," Tupaarnaq Kreutzmann Kleist, a sheep farmer who lives in Qassiarsuk in South Greenland, told Business Insider.She added that she thinks Trump wants Greenland for more than just national security reasons — he also wants access to Greenland's trove of natural resources."We have very strict rules in the mining industry, which is good. So even though he really wants to buy Greenland, it's not just like a place he can just buy and then make a mine," she said.Greenland has its own cultureTupaarnaq Kleist is a sheep farmer in Greenland.Mark Adam MillerAnother point of contention among Greenlanders is that Trump's portrayal of Greenland as a "piece of ice" ignores the territory's rich and distinct culture.Greenland has its own official language, self-governance, and cultural practices, including hunting, fishing, and sled dogs, Olsvig said. "Greenland isn't just a blank map."Kleist added, "We're not becoming part of America," despite Trump's wishes.Greenlanders call that 'piece of ice' homeThe attention Greenland has gotten on the world stage has had some positive effects, said 28-year-old Casper Frank Møller, the CEO and cofounder of Greenland tourist company Raw Arctic, which is based in Nuuk.For example, his company saw a surge in interest from tourists at the start of 2025 when Trump re-raised the topic of acquiring Greenland.Casper Frank Møller, CEO and cofounder of Raw Arctic.Raw ArcticHowever, Møller said that the…

Whole milk, yuck.Getty Images; BIThe government's latest dietary guidelines suggest people drink whole milk instead of low-fat.This matters a lot for school lunches, where whole milk will get top billing.But for the rest of us: Who actually prefers sludgy, thick whole milk over crisp skim? Yuck!I refuse the long arm of the government's reach into my refrigerator: I'm not drinking whole milk!And I readily accept that food is political, so the fact that the latest dietary guidelines from the US government — which say to drink whole milk instead of skim — are being seen as the latest political battle isn't a surprise.But there's something in the latest whole milk debate that is truly confusing to me. It's that … whole milk isn't very good? And I don't think many of us have felt we couldn't drink it because of government guidelines. We just don't like it!Whole milk as a win for freedom?Secretary of Health and full-fat dairy booster Robert Kennedy Jr. is a polarizing figure, so people are going to interpret this kind of video in a way that fits their worldview:🥛 pic.twitter.com/QUeSfR7EC8— Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy) January 15, 2026 The government is positioning this change as people being desperate to drink whole milk but feeling they weren't allowed to. That they were forced to settle for skim or 2% milk, and finally, thanks to the Trump administration, are allowed the verboten pleasures again.Here's MY beef: Whole milk is gross.Whole milk is too sludgy, too thick. It always kind of smells like it's on its way to turning sour. I find the white residue it leaves on the sides of a glass off-putting.Yuck.One-percent milk is crisp, drinkable, watery, cold, and refreshing.Great to drink on its own or as a bath for cereal. Personally, I think skim is too watery, and 2% too close to whole, but I accept those options as well.For me, it's not any fear of fat intake that has kept me from buying whole milk; it's that whole milk is stinky and gross.I should note here that the health benefits of whole vs. low-fat milk are a living, breathing debate. Whole milk has more saturated fat, which is potentially "bad," but it has more vitamins and enzymes or whatever, which are potentially "good." (Disclaimer: I'm not a scientist here, people! Don't trust me — do your own research.)If you're truly interested in learning more about the details of the health benefits of dairy, I suggest you read this instead of listening to me whine about my personal milk preference. Don't listen to me about healthy food choices; my doctor shook her head sadly and said "noooooo" when I told her what kinds of garbage I typically eat for dinner (yes, my cholesterol is high).For me, worrying about the milkfat content of my cereal is like worrying about which multivitamin brand to buy when I often go days without eating a fresh vegetable. I'm stuffing so many chemicals and processed garbage down my gullet on the reg that any kind of milk is the healthiest thing I'll consume by far.Robert F. Kennedy presents the new "Dietary Guidelines for Americans," which include favoring whole milk. Yuck.Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesYes, I'm sure there are some of you out there who are adult whole milk fans and prefer it over skim.Like whole milk? Know that I see you, I accept you, and you are valid. It's fine to have a taste preference.But I simply don't believe there are throngs of adults out there who've been feeling forced to choke down 2% when they were dying for whole milk. You're a grownup! Buy whatever milk you like!Of course, the main point of the latest guidelines isn't really aimed at making suggestions to adults. The actionable part of the guidelines is that they inform the rules for federal food programs for kids, like the National School Lunch Program, which previously only allowed low-fat milk options.I…