Denmark contacted Trump team over tense Greenland situation

Axios reports that Danish officials have privately reached out to President-elect Donald Trump’s team following his recent comments suggesting the U.S. could take control of Greenland through peaceful or coercive means. Denmark, which retains sovereignty over Greenland, has expressed concern over the rhetoric and aims to address U.S. security interests in the Arctic without compromising Greenland’s autonomy.

• Danish officials have sent confidential messages to Trump’s team, expressing a willingness to engage in dialogue about U.S. security concerns related to Greenland, particularly regarding its strategic Arctic location.
• Denmark has proposed increasing the U.S. military presence on Greenland as a potential compromise, seeking to alleviate tensions while preserving its territorial sovereignty.
• Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has emphasized its commitment to self-determination and resistance to any external control, reaffirming its stance against being “bought or sold.”
• Greenland’s location and abundant natural resources have drawn growing geopolitical interest, with the U.S. viewing the island as crucial for national security and global power dynamics in the Arctic.
• Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has sought to open discussions with Trump’s team to address concerns, reiterating Denmark’s position that Greenland is not for sale and emphasizing the importance of diplomatic resolutions.