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Denmark Summons Senior U.S. Diplomat Over Reported Greenland Influence Operations

DR alleges covert efforts by Trump-linked Americans in Greenland, prompting a Danish warning against interference in the kingdom’s internal affairs.

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A general view of housing in Nuuk, in Greenland March 7, 2025. Ritzau Scanpix/Mads Claus Rasmussen via REUTERS/File Photo
Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen attends a meeting with foreign ministers from Canada, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Iceland at the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia in Espoo, Finland August 19, 2025.    Lehtikuva/Roni Rekomaa/via REUTERS/File Photo
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Overview

  • Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen requested a meeting with the U.S. charge d’affaires after the new reports.
  • DR reports the government believes at least three U.S. citizens with ties to the Trump administration were involved, citing unnamed sources.
  • The broadcaster did not identify the individuals allegedly connected to the efforts.
  • The U.S. mission in Copenhagen is led by Charge d’Affaires Mark Stroh, and the embassy could not be reached for immediate comment.
  • President Donald Trump has expressed interest in U.S. control of Greenland for security and resources and has not ruled out the use of force.