Denmark has summoned the US ambassador after former President Donald Trump appointed a special envoy to Greenland who vowed to make the Arctic territory "part of the US." The diplomatic clash comes as Trump continues pushing his controversial Arctic agenda since returning to office in January 2025. 🏛️❄️
Diplomatic Tensions Escalate
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen called the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as Greenland envoy "totally unacceptable," demanding respect for Denmark's sovereignty. Greenland PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen emphasized in a Facebook post: "Greenland belongs to Greenlanders." 🇩🇰❌🇺🇸
Arctic Power Play
With melting ice opening new shipping routes and rare earth mineral deposits up for grabs, Greenland's strategic value has skyrocketed. The US maintains its Pituffik military base there – a key missile defense asset. Trump claims securing Greenland is vital for "national security," but 90% of residents reject joining America according to 2025 polls. 🚢💎
Global Reactions
The European Union backed Denmark, stating territorial integrity is "essential" for the bloc. This marks the second US-Denmark clash in 2025, following reports of US officials meddling in Greenland's politics last August. Copenhagen recently pledged $2B to boost Arctic military presence. ⚔️🌐
