Denmark Rebukes U.S. Amid Reports of Increased Greenland Surveillance

The Danish government is raising alarms over alleged U.S. surveillance in Greenland, which they claim jeopardizes their friendship and diplomatic ties. Following reports indicating that the Trump administration has intensified spying efforts on the Arctic island, Denmark's foreign minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen summoned the American ambassador, warning of potential repercussions, including the closure of a U.S. consulate. Rasmussen stated, "It’s deeply concerning if the U.S. is indeed trying to gather intelligence in Denmark and Greenland, especially if the aim is to drive wedges between us."

Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, has been on the radar of the Trump administration since his initial term, with President Trump vocalizing desires to acquire the land for national security reasons. In a recent NBC News interview, Trump affirmed the U.S. "needs" Greenland, suggesting military force could be a possibility, a remark met with skepticism from Greenlandic citizens who overwhelmingly oppose joining the U.S. The growing concerns surrounding American presence on the island have further intensified after a diplomatic visit by Vice President JD Vance was perceived negatively, causing an increase in anti-American sentiment among Greenlanders.