US authorities in Greenland face allegations of clandestine intervention, prompting the Danish government to formally request an explanation from the American envoy.
Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen of Denmark has expressed concern about potential foreign interference in Greenland's affairs, following reports of covert influence operations in the strategically located, resource-rich island. Rasmussen has stated that any attempt to interfere in Greenland's internal affairs will be unacceptable.
According to public broadcaster DR, unnamed government and security sources, as well as unidentified sources in Greenland and the US, believe that at least three Americans with connections to Trump have been carrying out these covert operations. The goal, according to sources, is to weaken relations with Denmark from within Greenlandic society.
However, the statement does not indicate whether the US government is involved in these alleged operations, nor does it clarify whether the Americans mentioned in previous reports are the foreign actors referred to by Minister Rasmussen.
The three US officials close to Trump were recently observed trying to gather information on past issues that have created tension between Greenland and Denmark. These issues include the forced removal of Greenlandic children from their families and a forced contraception scandal.
Minister Rasmussen has asked the ministry of foreign affairs to summon the US charge d'affaires for a meeting at the ministry. As of now, there are no relevant or available public reports about specific actions or statements by the US Chargé d'affaires in Denmark last week related to Greenland according to the provided search results.
It's important to note that Greenland, an autonomous territory, is located in Denmark. Most Greenlanders want independence from Denmark, but do not wish to become part of the United States. According to a January opinion poll, Greenlanders do not wish to become part of the United States. Greenland's population is approximately 57,000 people.
The statement does not reveal any new information about the covert influence operations alleged in previous reports, nor does it mention whether the video player issue on the news article is related to these operations. Minister Rasmussen's statement, however, indicates continued concern about potential foreign interference in Greenland's affairs.
Denmark, as a country, has shown a continued interest in maintaining its relationship with Greenland, which is a strategically important part of the Kingdom of Denmark. The US President, Donald Trump, has expressed interest in controlling Greenland, but it remains to be seen how these developments will unfold.
