Recent reports suggest that three Americans with close ties to former U.S. President Donald Trump allegedly carried out covert influence operations in Greenland, raising fresh diplomatic tensions between the United States and Denmark.
According to Denmark’s national broadcaster DR, these individuals were accused of conducting “infiltration” and “influence” activities designed to weaken Greenland’s relationship with Denmark. The goal, as sources claim, was to align Greenland more closely with U.S. interests especially after Trump publicly floated the controversial idea of buying the island in 2019.
What were they accused of doing?
- Compiling lists of Trump supporters in Greenland: One of the men allegedly visited Nuuk earlier this year to identify Greenlandic citizens who support Trump’s vision, as well as those opposed to it.
- Targeting sensitive issues: They reportedly explored controversial historical cases, such as the forced removal of Greenlandic children and the so-called “spiral case” involving non-consensual IUD implants, which could be used to portray Denmark negatively in U.S. media.
- Building political connections: All three were said to be cultivating relationships with Greenlandic politicians, business leaders, and local groups.
Why is Greenland so significant?
Greenland, though autonomous, is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Strategically, it holds enormous geopolitical importance because of its Arctic location, natural resources, and potential future shipping routes as polar ice melts. NATO allies, including the U.S., consider the island critical for military and economic reasons.
How did Denmark respond?
Denmark’s intelligence service (PET) has openly warned that Greenland is a prime target for foreign influence campaigns. Officials noted that such operations often exploit existing tensions between Greenland and Denmark to fuel division.
The Danish foreign minister even summoned the U.S. ambassador for talks after DR’s investigation surfaced, underscoring how seriously Copenhagen views the matter.
Are these operations linked directly to Washington?
So far, there is no public evidence that the trio acted under official White House or U.S. government orders. Some sources suggest they may have been acting independently, while others believe U.S. intelligence agencies have shown renewed interest in Greenland’s independence movement and political future.
What happens next?
Analysts caution that the current focus appears to be on political and social influence rather than military action. However, with rising Arctic competition involving the U.S., Denmark, China, and Russia, Greenland is likely to remain at the center of global geopolitical attention.
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