Denmark Politicians Push Back Against Trump's Greenland Power Play
Parliamentary figures spanning multiple Danish factions intensified warnings that American designs on the self-governing Danish territory pose severe threats, prompting Copenhagen to demand answers from its transatlantic ally.
Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will summon the US ambassador for clarification following the envoy designation, a Danish public broadcaster disclosed Monday.
Karsten Honge, the Socialist Party's Greenland spokesman, characterized the move as perilous. "The appointment is dangerous for Greenland and the realm, but in reality also for the whole world," he stated, according to the broadcaster.
The Danish government has handled the situation "well" so far, Honge acknowledged, arguing the nation's stance must emphasize alliance solidarity while demonstrating to Americans "that there are great political costs to attacking another country."
Honge additionally urged Rasmussen to engage directly with Jeff Landry, the Louisiana governor tapped as Washington's special representative to Greenland.
Trump unveiled Sunday his selection of Landry for the unprecedented diplomatic post overseeing the autonomous Danish territory—a region the president has openly declared America must acquire.
"Jeff understands how essential Greenland is to our National Security, and will strongly advance our Country's Interests for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Allies, and indeed, the World," Trump proclaimed in his announcement.
Landry has publicly championed Trump's territorial agenda, posting on X, the US social media platform, January 10 that America "need to ensure that Greenland joins the United States," calling such annexation "great" for both parties.
'Government must expresses its position clearly'
Former Greenlandic administration consultant Julie Rademacher dismissed any shock at the development, calling the appointment entirely predictable.
Social Liberal Party leader Martin Lidegaard observed the decision confirms Trump hasn't abandoned his takeover ambitions.
"He wants to actively signal this with the appointment of a special envoy. But Greenland's future is and will be Greenland's own choice," Lidegaard emphasized.
Red-Green Alliance spokesperson Pelle Dragsted labeled the announcement "serious," demanding Copenhagen "expresses its position clearly" and definitively declare such actions "unacceptable."
Trump rekindled American interest in Greenland after securing his presidential return, citing the island's geopolitical positioning and untapped mineral wealth.
He earlier branded controlling Greenland an "absolute necessity" for US economic security, likening potential acquisition to a "large real estate deal."
Both Denmark and Greenland have consistently rejected American ownership proposals, rebuffing Trump's repeated advances.
Once a Danish colony, Greenland secured home rule in 1979 and maintains territorial status under Denmark.
A 2008 referendum saw 75.5% of Greenlandic voters approve the Self-Government Act, implemented June 21, 2009, expanding Greenland's autonomy within the Kingdom of Denmark while preserving Danish authority over foreign affairs, military operations, and security matters.
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