Denmark Summons US Envoy Over Alleged Influence Operations in Greenland
Denmark Summons US Envoy Over Alleged Influence Operations in Greenland
Copenhagen, Denmark — Denmark has formally summoned the top U.S. diplomat in the country following allegations of pro-American influence operations targeting Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen confirmed the meeting, stating unequivocally that any “attempt to interfere in the internal affairs of the kingdom will of course be unacceptable.”
The diplomatic move comes after a report by Danish public broadcaster DR, citing unnamed government and security sources, detailed claims that three Americans with ties to former President Donald Trump were conducting influence campaigns within Greenland. It remains unclear whether these individuals were acting independently or under direction.
Rasmussen emphasized that Denmark is “aware that foreign actors continue to show an interest in Greenland and its position in the Kingdom of Denmark,” acknowledging the potential for future external influence attempts. He reiterated the close and trusting cooperation between the governments of Denmark and Greenland.
The Danish Security and Intelligence Service also issued a statement acknowledging that Greenland has been a target of “various types of influence campaigns” designed to “create discord in the relationship between Denmark and Greenland,” highlighting concerns over disinformation and physical influence agents. This development reignites discussions surrounding Greenland’s strategic importance, an island Trump had previously expressed a desire to purchase, a proposal firmly rejected by both Danish and Greenlandic politicians.
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