Denmark in crisis as Trump sets sights on Greenland
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Key Points:
- U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his interest in acquiring Greenland, citing national security concerns, following a recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela that captured President Nicolas Maduro.
- Denmark, responsible for Greenland's defense, strongly opposes the idea, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen emphasizing that Greenland is not for sale and highlighting existing defense agreements with the U.S. under NATO.
- Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen criticized Trump's remarks as rude and disrespectful, noting that Greenlanders largely oppose U.S. control and favor independence from Denmark.
- The Danish government is reportedly in "full crisis mode," with experts warning that U.S. ambitions toward Greenland pose a significant risk to transatlantic alliances and NATO cohesion.
