Greenland's party leaders firmly rejected President Trump's repeated attempts to acquire the island, emphasizing that Greenland's future should be decided by its own people, and warning against interference from other countries, including the U.S., Russia, and China.
The US has attempted covert influence operations in Greenland, prompting Denmark to respond diplomatically by summoning the US charge d'affaires, amid concerns over US intentions to influence Greenland's independence and sovereignty, with tensions heightened by US interest in Greenland's strategic and mineral resources.
Denmark summoned the U.S. ambassador in Copenhagen following allegations that three Americans with ties to President Trump were conducting covert influence operations in Greenland, amid ongoing tensions over U.S. interest in the strategically important island and Denmark's refusal to cede sovereignty. The incident highlights the complex diplomatic and geopolitical issues surrounding Greenland, including U.S. ambitions and local independence sentiments.
Denmark summoned the US envoy after reports that US citizens linked to the Trump administration conducted covert influence operations in Greenland, raising concerns over foreign interference and sovereignty issues amid strategic interests in the Arctic.