Denmark Summons US Envoy Over Greenland Influence Reports

Denmark has summoned the US charge d'affaires in Copenhagen following reports that individuals connected to President Donald Trump were conducting covert influence operations in Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. These activities reportedly aim to weaken ties between Greenland and Denmark, with at least three Americans involved in efforts that include gathering information on sensitive historical issues and public sentiment about US control. President Trump has expressed a strong interest in acquiring Greenland, citing its strategic location and mineral wealth, and has not ruled out using force to secure the island. Danish authorities view these covert operations as unacceptable interference in their internal affairs and a threat to national sovereignty. Both Denmark and Greenland have firmly stated that the island is not for sale, and the Danish Foreign Minister emphasized that any foreign attempts to influence the kingdom's future would not be tolerated. This diplomatic move highlights tensions between two NATO allies over Greenland's political status and strategic importance in the Arctic.