Denmark summons US envoy over Greenland interference claims
Trio linked to Trump accused of covert operations in Greenland
- Denmark's foreign minister has summoned the top US diplomat in the country following reports of alleged covert influence operations in Greenland.
- Danish broadcaster DR reported that at least three individuals with connections to US President Donald Trump have been carrying out clandestine activities on the vast, semi-autonomous Danish territory.
- The alleged operations included compiling lists of US-friendly Greenlanders, identifying those opposed to Trump, and attempting to cultivate contacts with local politicians and businesspeople.
- These allegations surface amid Trump's repeated expressions of interest in acquiring US jurisdiction over Greenland, an Arctic island rich in minerals.
- Danish authorities have said that any attempt to interfere in the internal affairs of the Kingdom is unacceptable.