Danish authorities summoned the top U.S. diplomat to answer questions about alleged covert influence operations in Greenland. At least three men with ties to President Donald Trump reportedly conducted operations aimed at swinging public opinion to make residents open to joining the United States and to infiltrate Greenlandic society. Trump previously expressed interest in annexing Greenland, either by purchase or force; Greenland and Denmark rejected those overtures. The U.S. State Department confirmed a meeting between Charge d'Affaires Mark Stroh and Denmark's foreign minister, described it as productive, declined to comment on private citizens' actions, and affirmed respect for Greenlanders' right to determine their future.
The Danish foreign minister summoned the top U.S. diplomat in the country to answer questions about alleged covert influence operations in Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. A report by DR, a Danish public broadcaster, at least three men with ties to President Donald Trump have been conducting operations in Greenland, reportedly as part of an effort to swing public opinion to make residents open to the idea of joining the U.S. The report alleged that the men were trying to infiltrate Greenlandic society.
Soon after taking office, Trump repeatedly expressed a desire to annex Greenland, either via purchase or by force. The president has claimed the acquisition is necessary for U.S. security purposes. Both Greenland and Denmark have rejected Trump's overtures. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of State confirmed that Charge d'Affaires Mark Stroh met with the Danish MFA today at their request.
A State Department spokesperson said Stroh and Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lkke Rasmussen had a productive conversation that reaffirmed the strong ties among the government of Greenland, the United States, and Denmark. The spokesperson went on to say the department would not comment on the actions of private citizens. The US government does not control or direct the actions of private citizens, they said.
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