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Charles Szumski
Danish PM calls US visit to Greenland "unacceptable pressure"
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has slammed a planned visit to Greenland by top U.S. officials, calling it "unacceptable pressure" from President Donald Trump, who she said is serious about acquiring the territory.
The delegation, including National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Usha Vance, the wife of Vice President J.D. Vance, is due to attend a dog sled race on Thursday.
Frederiksen told Danish media TV 2 and DR that the visit, described by the White House as unofficial, cannot be separated from Trump's repeated claims on Greenland since January.
Frederiksen stressed Denmark's alliance with the US, but insisted on respect for sovereignty, backed by strong support from Nordic and EU allies.
The delegation, including National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Usha Vance, the wife of Vice President J.D. Vance, is due to attend a dog sled race on Thursday.
Frederiksen told Danish media TV 2 and DR that the visit, described by the White House as unofficial, cannot be separated from Trump's repeated claims on Greenland since January.
Frederiksen stressed Denmark's alliance with the US, but insisted on respect for sovereignty, backed by strong support from Nordic and EU allies.
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Updated at: 05/22/2025 01:49 PM
Updated at: 05/22/2025 01:49 PM