Denmark, Greenland envoys met with White House officials over 'takeover'
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Key Points:
- Denmark and Greenland's envoys in Washington are actively lobbying U.S. lawmakers and Trump administration officials to dissuade President Trump from pursuing the acquisition of Greenland, including potential military action.
- Trump insists on full ownership of Greenland, arguing it offers strategic advantages beyond existing treaties that allow U.S. military use of the island, which is governed by Denmark and home to about 56,000 people.
- Vice President JD Vance criticized Denmark for inadequate defense of Greenland and emphasized the island's importance to U.S. and global missile defense infrastructure, warning European allies to take the matter seriously.
- Greenlandic politicians and Danish officials emphasize respect for Greenland's right to self-determination and criticize discussions about the island occurring without Greenlandic
