August 24, 2026

Denmark Watch

Establishment Republicans Grovel to Danish Leaders over Trump’s Greenland Policies– www.breitbart.com

pgnewser January 20, 2026 0

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Some Republican senators are increasingly voicing opposition to President Trump’s remarks suggesting the United States could take control of Greenland by force, as a bipartisan group of lawmakers prepares to visit Denmark to reassure its leaders that Congress would not support any military action targeting the territory.

As the Hill reported, Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) are among several U.S. lawmakers scheduled to travel to Copenhagen on Friday, alongside Democratic colleagues Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Dick Durbin (D-IL), as well as Reps. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), and Sara Jacobs (D-CA). 

Tillis emphasized that he will remind Danish officials that Congress is a coequal branch of government, and said he believes “there [is a] sufficient number of members, whether they speak up or not, that are concerned with this.” Speaking about any use of military force to take Greenland, he stated, “The actual execution of anything that would involve a taking of a sovereign territory that is part of a sovereign nation, I think would be met with pretty substantial opposition in Congress.”

Davos: Ursula von der Leyen says tariffs over Greenland would be a mistake, and promises ‘unflinching’ response from Europe – business live | Business– www.theguardian.com

pgnewser January 20, 2026 0

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Turning to the Greenland crisis, EC president Ursula von der Leyen declares that “tariffs are a mistake, particularly between long-term allies”.

She reminds Davos that the US and Europe reached a trade deal last year.

In a nod to President Trump, as he jets towards Davos, von der Leyen says:

In politics as in business, a deal is a deal.

And when friends shake hands, it must mean something.

Macron sports Top Gun shades to launch veiled attack on Trump’s Greenland threats saying ‘we’re in world without rules’– www.thesun.co.uk

pgnewser January 20, 2026 0

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FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron has launched a veiled attack on Donald Trump and said that we are now shifting to a world “without rules”.

The European leader blasted his US counterpart’s tariff threats – saying they “don’t make sense” and calling them an attempt to “subordinate” the continent.

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during the annual World Economic Forum in Davos on TuesdayCredit: AP
Macron said we are ‘shifting to a world without rules’Credit: AFP

Donning a pair of aviator shades at the World Economic Forum on Tuesday, Macron took several hidden jabs at Trump in the face of the Greenland row.

Greenland Is Strategic. Annexation Is Not– warontherocks.com

pgnewser January 20, 2026 0

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As sea temperatures and geopolitical tensions simultaneously heat up, Greenland’s strategic importance increases. Against this backdrop, the specter of American territorial expansion has emerged as a new factor that is complicating Arctic security.

The evolving security environment in the Arctic necessitates deeper American involvement in the region. Specifically, the United States needs to enhance its military presence in Greenland by improving regional air and missile defenses. Future developments could call for other actions, such as reopening closed bases and deploying more troops to Greenland.

As Trump Keeps Pushing for Greenland Purchase, The Reason Why Has Been Revealed

pgnewser January 15, 2026 0

President Donald Trump revealed his motivation for wanting America to purchase Greenland. He claimed NATO is not an effective deterrent to Russian and Chinese power and therefore America must secure the territory that makes them vulnerable with or without anyone else’s consent.

He stated, “Militarily, without the vast power of the United States, much of which I built during my first term, and am now bringing to a new and even higher level, NATO would not be an effective force or deterrent — Not even close! They know that, and so do I.”

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NATO cannot effectively deter China and Russia unless the United States takes control of Greenland, and anything short of that is “unacceptable,” President Trump said Wednesday.

Trump aimed the warning at European leaders who are insisting that Denmark, a NATO member, must retain control of the strategically located island. He made the remarks in a post on Truth Social.

“Militarily, without the vast power of the United States, much of which I built during my first term, and am now bringing to a new and even higher level, NATO would not be an effective force or deterrent — Not even close!” Trump said. “They know that, and so do I.”

Trump has pressed for the annexation of Greenland for years, arguing the island is critical to U.S. and allied security.

Renewed attention to Greenland followed Trump’s dramatic move to seize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, part of what allies have dubbed his aggressive “Don-roe Doctrine” in the Western Hemisphere.

U.S., Greenland and Denmark set for talks amid Trump takeover threats– www.cnbc.com

pgnewser January 15, 2026 0

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The Trump administration is poised for crunch talks with Greenlandic and Danish officials on Wednesday, amid the U.S. president’s ongoing push to take control of Greenland.

Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt and her Danish counterpart, Lars Lokke Rasmussen, are expected to convene at the White House for talks with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on his aggressive rhetoric shortly before the high-stakes meeting. In a social media post on Wednesday, the U.S. president said anything less than Greenland becoming a part of the United States would be “unacceptable.”

European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US hit wall over future | European Union News– www.aljazeera.com

pgnewser January 15, 2026 0

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France sends 15 soldiers, Germany 13. Norway, Sweden also participating to bolster security on Arctic island.

Soldiers from France, Germany and other European countries have begun arriving in Greenland to help boost the Arctic island’s security after talks involving Denmark, Greenland and the United States highlighted “fundamental disagreement” between President Donald Trump’s administration and its European allies.

France has already sent 15 soldiers and Germany 13. Norway and Sweden are also participating.

Denmark Suggests Progress Made in Greenland Talks with Trump Admin– slaynews.com

pgnewser January 15, 2026 0

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Representatives from the Danish government and Greenland met with senior officials from the Trump administration to discuss the future of Greenland.

It comes amid President Donald Trump’s renewed push for U.S. control of the Arctic territory.

The meeting took place on Wednesday at the White House in Washington, D.C., and lasted approximately one hour.

Representing the United States were Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who hosted the discussions.

Officials From Denmark, Greenland Meet at White House– gellerreport.com

pgnewser January 15, 2026 0

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According to CBS News, the United States and Denmark still have “fundamental” disagreements over Greenland’s future, but discussions will continue following a White House meeting this week. Denmark’s foreign minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, described the talks as “frank but constructive,” focused on Greenland’s long-term security. The meeting included Greenland’s foreign minister, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and senior U.S. officials—underscoring the seriousness with which Washington is treating the issue.

Trump’s main argument for seeking Greenland suggests the U.S. would shirk its NATO responsibilities – www.washingtonexaminer.com

pgnewser January 15, 2026 0

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ON GREENLAND: ‘A FUNDAMENTAL DISAGREEMENT’: To put it succinctly, the Danes just don’t get it. They are ready, willing, and able to accommodate whatever President Donald Trump wants to do to bulk up defenses on their strategic Arctic island of Greenland, short of handing it over or selling it to the United States.

“The U.S. has already a wide military access to Greenland. Under the 1951 defense agreement, the U.S. can always ask for increasing its presence in Greenland,” Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said after meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President J.D. Vance at the White House on Wednesday. “We would examine any such request constructively.” Rasmussen called the talks “frank, but also constructive,” but added, “Our perspectives continue to differ, I must say.”

Trump posits Greenland ‘vital’ for Golden Dome system– www.washingtonexaminer.com

pgnewser January 14, 2026 0

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President Donald Trump said on Wednesday Greenland is “vital” for the Golden Dome missile defense system, reiterating arguments that U.S. possession of Denmark’s territory is critical for national security.

The president also urged NATO to support Greenland’s acquisition on the basis that it will boost the alliance’s defense capabilities against Russia and China. His statement came just hours ahead of a meeting Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are holding at the White House with Denmark and Greenland’s top diplomats.

“The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security,” Trump said in a post to Truth Social.

Denmark Sends ‘Military Reinforcements’ to Greenland Ahead of U.S.Talks– www.breitbart.com

pgnewser January 14, 2026 0

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The Danish government has reportedly deployed military “reinforcements” to Greenland ahead of a high-stakes White House meeting to discuss the future of the territory on Wednesday.

According to a report from public broadcaster Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR), the Kingdom of Denmark is sending military equipment and advance troops to Greenland in preparation for a larger deployment of Danish forces to the island.

However, the broadcaster questioned how large a deployment Copenhagen will be able to manage in Greenland, given that many of its forces, particularly soldiers in the Danish Army, have already been committed to other theatres, such as in the Baltic. No hard numbers have been placed on the redeployment yet.

‘Anything Less Than’ U.S. Control of Greenland is ‘Unacceptable’– legalinsurrection.com

pgnewser January 14, 2026 0

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President Donald Trump wants Greenland, stressing again that Greenland is a national security issue.

The president wrote on Truth Social:

The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security. It is vital for the Golden Dome that we are building. NATO should be leading the way for us to get it. IF WE DON’T, RUSSIA OR CHINA WILL, AND THAT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN! Militarily, without the vast power of the United States, much of which I built during my first term, and am now bringing to a new and even higher level, NATO would not be an effective force or deterrent – Not even close! They know that, and so do I. NATO becomes far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the UNITED STATES.
Anything less than that is unacceptable. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DJT

Eyewatering cost of Trump’s plan to buy Greenland exposed | World | News– www.express.co.uk

pgnewser January 14, 2026 0

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The  US could face a bill as high as £520billion ($700bn) if Donald Trump’s rumoured plan to buy Greenland came into fruition, sources have claimed. Scholars and former US officials came up with the estimate while planning around Trump’s interest in buying the 800,000‑square‑mile island as a strategic Arctic buffer, reports NBC news.

Their calculation suggests the idea would cost more than half of the US Defense Department’s yearly budget. Trump’s past comments about taking Greenland and his order of a US raid to capture Venezuela’s president and his wife have caused concern in Europe and in Congress.

Social Democrats Lose Copenhagen after 100-year rule

pgnewser November 23, 2025 1

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen saw his Social Democrat Party lose control of Copenhagen for the first time in more than 100 years. Frederiksen said of the historic loss “We had expected to go back, but it seems that the decline is greater than we had expected. We will consider what is behind this.”

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Social Democrats in Denmark suffer sweeping election losses  The Guardian
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PM Mette Frederiksen’s centre-left party loses control of Copenhagen for first time in more than 100 years

Mette Frederiksen has admitted that a fall in support for the Social Democrats was “greater than we had expected” after her party suffered sweeping defeats across Denmark and lost control of Copenhagen for the first time in more than 100 years.

While the Social Democrats remain the largest municipal party in Denmark, the prime minister’s centre-left party lost more than five percentage points across the country in Tuesday night’s municipal and regional elections, dropping from 28.4% in 2021 to 23.2%. Support for the far-right Danish People’s party, meanwhile, rose slightly from 4.09% to 5.9%.

Danish TV Commercial Shames Citizens for Starting Families with Other White People– slaynews.com

pgnewser November 5, 2025 0

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A new advertisement from Denmark’s state broadcaster is drawing attention for its messaging about genetics and diversity, reigniting discussion about political themes in Western advertising.

The commercial, which promotes a science program titled “Evolution,” features an on-screen “expert” interrupting a white Danish couple as they flirt.

The expert explains that Denmark’s history of war introduced foreign DNA into the national gene pool, which he says “protected them from disease.”

He then compares their relationship to inbreeding because they are both white and suggests they seek partners with more “exotic” genetics.

The woman then smiles as if intrigued by the idea.

The series first aired in 2020 but is now being re-released with the same “inbreeding” advertisements in 2025.

Greenland’s Military Possibilities for the United States– warontherocks.com

pgnewser April 4, 2025 0

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Over a thousand years ago, the Viking leader Erik the Red discovered a new land after being exiled for murdering his neighbor. To entice his fellow Vikings to settle the icy island, he called it Greenland, highlighting its more hospitable southern and western coasts. The settlers that took the bait struggled but endured.

Today, Greenland’s value needs no exaggeration. Its mineral wealth is well-understood, certainly by some in Washington, who seek to acquire the island — ­­a Danish territory. Some of the same voices also promote Greenland’s military value. Gaining political control of the island may, in fact, be a bad deal for the United States, but Washington cannot afford to ignore Greenland’s importance to Arctic and North Atlantic security.

The 2024 Defense Arctic Strategy of monitor-and-respond is insufficiently resourced for competition and not viable for conflict. A geostrategic view shows that the United States should view the Arctic as a connective region with important military ramifications for Europe and the Indo-Pacific, rather than as a separate theater. The United States should re-imagine its strategic framework to view its geostrategic position as a large “line of contact” extending from the South China Sea, over the Arctic, to the Black Sea. Greenland is a linchpin in this framework, providing basing and sensor opportunities permissible by the 1951 Defense of Greenland treaty, with Danish concurrence. Modest investments in sensors and bases in Greenland would significantly enhance America’s strategic Arctic position.

 

Danish leader tells the US ‘you cannot annex another country’ as she visits Greenland– abcnews.go.com

pgnewser April 4, 2025 0

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NUUK, Greenland — Denmark’s prime minister has told the U.S. during a visit to Greenland that “you cannot annex another country,” even with the argument that international security is at stake.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meanwhile, said on Friday that Copenhagen “should focus on the fact that the Greenlanders don’t want to be a part of Denmark.”

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was wrapping up a three-day visit to the strategically critical Arctic island on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks control of Greenland. He argues that Greenland, a semiautonomous territory belonging to the Kingdom of Denmark, is critical to U.S. security.

A week ago, Vice President JD Vance visited a remote U.S. military base in Greenland and accused Denmark of underinvesting in the territory.

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Denmark Counters Trump’s Greenland Dreams with Arctic Defense Budget

pgnewser January 28, 2025 0

Denmark has announced plans to increase its military presence in the North Atlantic and Arctic regions, an operation that will have a $2 billion annual budget.

Denmark’s Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said the move was made because, “There are serious challenges regarding security and defence in the Arctic and North Atlantic.” This follows comments by the country’s PM, Mette Frederiksen, calling for “European Unity.”

He stated, “Europe is facing a serious situation. With war on the continent and shifts in the geopolitical reality. In moments like this, unity is crucial. Denmark is a small country with strong allies. And it is part of a strong European community where together we can meet the challenges we face,”

Denmark to pump $2bn into Arctic security as Trump eyes Greenland | Military News– www.aljazeera.com
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Copenhagen boosting defence spending and talking with allies as it resists US demand for the strategic island.

Denmark has unveiled plans to boost its military presence in the Arctic and North Atlantic region.

Copenhagen announced on Monday that it will pump an additional 14.6 billion Danish crowns ($2.05bn) into security. The announcement came as the European country resists demands from United States President Donald Trump to hand over control of Greenland.

“There are serious challenges regarding security and defence in the Arctic and North Atlantic,” Denmark’s Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said in a statement.

His announcement came as Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen prepares to meet the leaders of France, Germany and NATO this week to shore up “European unity” on Greenland.

“Europe is facing a serious situation. With war on the continent and shifts in the geopolitical reality. In moments like this, unity is crucial,” Frederiksen said in a statement.