Overview

• Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen declared that spying on an ally is unacceptable after reports of U.S. intelligence gathering on Greenland's independence movement and resource sentiment.
• Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen called the reported espionage disrespectful and unacceptable, reinforcing the island's rejection of U.S. annexation ambitions.
• Denmark summoned the U.S. charge d’affaires to formally protest the intelligence activities, with Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen emphasizing that allies should not spy on each other.
• U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard did not deny the reports but condemned leaks of classified information, referring three cases for criminal investigation.
• President Trump reaffirmed his interest in acquiring Greenland, citing national security and resource needs, while refusing to rule out the use of military force.