Denmark rejects US claims over Greenland’s future
Denmark has raised objections to the US interest in Greenland, citing a “fundamental disagreement” after high-level talks at the White House. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen described the discussions with US Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as “frank but constructive,” but emphasized that President Trump’s insistence on “conquering” Greenland is “totally unacceptable.” The hour-long meeting did not produce a major breakthrough, though all sides agreed to form a high-level working group to discuss Greenland’s future. Rasmussen stressed that Denmark and Greenland have “red lines” the US cannot cross, while remaining open to expanded US military cooperation on the island. Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt echoed this stance, affirming that the territory opposes a takeover but is willing to consider closer collaboration. Trump reiterated his belief that Greenland is critical for US national security, citing its […]