Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen criticized the Trump administration's tone after Vice President JD Vance's visit to Greenland, where he lambasted Denmark for inadequate support and security for the territory. Rasmussen emphasized that while Denmark is open to criticism, it does not appreciate how it was expressed. He acknowledged the U.S.'s desire for a greater military presence in Greenland and suggested discussions on increasing U.S. troops. Both countries share NATO responsibilities and must adapt to growing global tensions in the Arctic region.
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.
Our argument really is with the leadership of Denmark, which has under-invested in Greenland and under-invested in its security architecture.
The time of seeing the Arctic as a low tension area is over.
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