US tells Denmark to 'calm down' over alleged Greenland influence operation

Denmark has summoned the top US diplomat in Copenhagen after reports that Americans allegedly sought to influence Greenland’s society and promote its secession. The White House did not confirm the claims, saying only that Denmark should “calm down”, BBC reported.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen called any interference unacceptable, while Danish intelligence warned of influence campaigns targeting Greenland. The US stressed it respects Greenlanders’ right to determine their future.

The dispute comes amid President Trump’s repeated interest in annexing Greenland and Vice President JD Vance’s criticism of Denmark’s investment in the territory. Most Greenlanders favor independence, but not US control, BBC said.