Denmark Summons US Diplomat Over Trump-Linked Covert Greenland Influence

Denmark's foreign minister summoned the top U.S. diplomat following reports that at least three individuals connected to President Trump have been conducting covert influence operations in Greenland, aiming to weaken the island's ties with Denmark. The Danish public broadcaster DR, citing multiple unnamed government and security sources, reported that these Americans compiled lists of Greenlanders who were either supportive or critical of Trump and sought to cultivate contacts with local politicians and businesspeople to advance U.S. interests. Greenland and Denmark have condemned these activities, emphasizing that Greenland is not for sale despite Trump's expressed interest in acquiring the territory and his unwillingness to rule out military action. Danish officials acknowledge ongoing foreign interest in Greenland due to its strategic importance but have not confirmed whether the Americans acted independently or on official orders. The revelations have sparked a diplomatic row, with Denmark's security service warning of foreign influence attempts and the story receiving extensive media coverage in both Denmark and the United States. While the Associated Press could not independently verify the claims, the report has intensified scrutiny of U.S. actions in the Arctic region.