Trump Team Slams Denmark Over Greenland As Arctic Power Struggle Heats Up
Denmark's foreign minister has rebuked the Trump administration for its confrontational approach regarding Greenland, emphasizing that Denmark is already increasing Arctic security investments while remaining open to further US cooperation. In a video posted to social media Saturday, Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen addressed recent criticisms, speaking in English: "Many accusations and many allegations have been made. And of course, we are open to criticism. But let me be completely honest: we do not appreciate the tone in which it is being delivered. This is not how you speak to your close allies. And I still consider Denmark and the United States to be close allies." The response followed Vice President JD Vance's brief visit to the strategic island Friday, where he accused Denmark of neglecting Greenland's protection and suggested the US would better safeguard the semi-autonomous Danish territory that […]