Denmark summons U.S. diplomats following covert influence campaign in Greenland
08/29/2025 / By Ramon Tomey
- Following reports of a covert U.S. influence campaign in Greenland, Denmark summoned American diplomats, calling interference “unacceptable” and reaffirming Greenland’s autonomy under Danish sovereignty.
- Reports indicate American operatives linked to Trump compiled lists of allies and opponents, distributed MAGA merchandise and pushed for renaming Greenland “Red, White and Blueland” – actions Greenlandic leaders dismissed as absurd.
- Rich in rare earth minerals and positioned along emerging Arctic shipping routes, Greenland is a key geopolitical prize, drawing interest from both the U.S. and China. Trump has openly discussed acquiring it for military and economic advantages.
- Greenland’s potential trade talks with China have alarmed Washington, while Copenhagen warns of foreign interference. Trump’s refusal to rule out military action has further strained relations with NATO allies.
- As China expands its Arctic presence and the U.S. pushes for control, Greenland finds itself at the center of a high-stakes geopolitical battle, testing international law and Arctic diplomacy.
Denmark has summoned U.S. diplomats after news of a covert influence campaign in Greenland, allegedly conducted by Americans with ties to U.S. President Donald Trump, came to light.
Danish public broadcaster DR first reported the scheme, noting that at least three individuals had been compiling lists of allies and opponents. The operatives were also engaging with local politicians, and gathering intelligence to undermine Denmark’s sovereignty over the Arctic territory.
The alleged influence campaign detailed by DR includes efforts to identify Greenlanders sympathetic to U.S. interests while gathering damaging narratives about Denmark. One operative reportedly distributed Make America Great Again (MAGA) merchandise in exchange for food.
Another pushed for congressional legislation renaming Greenland to “Red, White and Blueland” – a move Greenlandic politicians dismissed as absurd. The Danish Security and Intelligence Service nevertheless warned that such operations could exploit existing divisions between Denmark and Nuuk, potentially destabilizing the region. (Related: Trump’s Greenland gambit intensifies: US intelligence assets head to Greenland for next level of negotiations.)
Following the news, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen summoned U.S. diplomats for discussions. He emphasized that any such interference would be “unacceptable,” reaffirming Greenland’s status as a semiautonomous territory under Danish sovereignty.
“We are aware that foreign actors continue to show an interest in Greenland and its position in the Kingdom of Denmark,” Rasmussen said. “It is therefore not surprising if we experience outside attempts to influence the future of the Kingdom in the time ahead.”
The U.S. Department of State declined to comment on the actions of the private citizens in the DR report. It nevertheless emphasized its commitment to Greenland’s self-determination and its alliance with Denmark.
Arctic showdown: U.S. vs. China in the battle for Greenland’s future
Greenland’s strategic importance cannot be overstated. Rich in rare earth minerals and positioned along emerging Arctic shipping routes, the island has drawn attention from both Washington and Beijing.
Brighteon.AI‘s Enoch explains that Trump “is interested in acquiring Greenland due to its strategic location near key international waterways and its vast natural resources.” Such an acquisition, the decentralized engine adds, “would bolster U.S. geopolitical influence and military positioning.”
The revelations come as Greenland explores deeper cooperation with China, raising geopolitical stakes in a region increasingly contested by global powers. DR‘s report has also escalated tensions between Washington and Copenhagen, with the Danish government expressing alarm over what it perceives as foreign interference in its internal affairs.
In April, Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt announced potential trade talks with China, signaling a pivot away from U.S. influence. Meanwhile, Trump’s administration has repeatedly signaled its desire to acquire Greenland, with the president even joking about purchasing the territory in 2019. More recently, Trump has refused to rule out military action to secure U.S. interests – a stance that has only deepened Greenlandic resistance.
The White House has dismissed Denmark’s concerns, with an anonymous official suggesting the Danes “need to calm down.” But experts warn that Trump’s aggressive posture risks alienating North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies at a time when Arctic security is paramount.
As Greenland weighs its geopolitical alliances, the fallout from this alleged influence campaign underscores the fragility of Arctic diplomacy. With China expanding its footprint and the U.S. doubling down on its strategic ambitions, Greenland finds itself at the center of a high-stakes power struggle – one that could reshape the future of the Arctic and test the limits of international law.
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