"Jan Køhler had been glued to the news for days, monitoring Donald Trump's every word about Greenland, about America's 'absolute necessity' to own the world's largest island, and the president's refusal to rule out the use of force."
"The soldiers weren't hard to find. Many of them were staying in the city's hotels. They'd arrived with live ammunition and orders to 'immediately take up the fight' in the event of an attack."
"A week earlier, he'd helped organize the biggest protest in Greenland's history, a peaceful march down the streets of Nuuk and toward the United States consulate."
Jan Køhler, a Greenlandic resident, prepared for possible American military action following Donald Trump's comments on Greenland's strategic importance. With Danish troops arriving in Nuuk, Køhler felt the urgency of the situation. He had recently participated in a significant protest against American intervention, gathering with thousands to express their opposition. Despite the presence of Danish soldiers, Køhler feared they would be quickly overwhelmed in a conflict. The atmosphere in Greenland was tense, with residents concerned about their sovereignty and the implications of foreign military interest in their territory.
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