Overview

• Danish public broadcaster DR reported that at least three Americans with ties to President Trump undertook secret efforts in Greenland to weaken ties with Denmark.
• One alleged operative compiled lists of Greenlanders deemed friendly or opposed to U.S. influence and sought cases that could cast Denmark negatively in American media.
• Denmark’s security service PET said Greenland is a target for influence campaigns and has strengthened its monitoring and presence there.
• The U.S. Department of State confirmed Chargé d’Affaires Mark Stroh met the Danish Foreign Ministry and said it does not control or direct private citizens.
• DR said it could not determine whether the individuals acted independently or under orders, and their identities were not published; Danish officials reiterated that interference in the kingdom’s internal affairs is unacceptable.