They’ve Been Accused of Running a ‘Covert’ Operation in Greenland. It’s No Secret.
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Denmark’s national broadcaster reported that three Americans with ties to President Trump were conducting covert influence operations in Greenland, aiming to promote pro-American interests and encourage Greenlandic secession.
- The report detailed their movements between the U.S. and Greenland, compiling lists of pro-American Greenlanders and attempting to stoke separatist sentiments, prompting the Danish government to summon the U.S. diplomat in Copenhagen for an explanation.
- The individuals involved have openly acknowledged their activities, which blend business and foreign policy in a manner characteristic of the Trump administration, denying any secretive or illicit conduct.
- Danish intelligence has been monitoring the two men closely, but they reject accusations of covert operations, framing their actions as legitimate and transparent.
