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Congressional delegation in Denmark says Greenland should be seen as U.S. ally, "not as an asset"

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A bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation's comments in Denmark contrasted with those emanating from the White House.

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  1. Trump mocks Greenland's defense - But US troops are already there

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Greenland’s prime minister: ‘We choose Denmark,’ EU and NATO over the US

    Headline from New York Post ·

  3. As US and Denmark fight, Greenland’s voices are being excluded once again

    Headline from The Conversation US ·

  4. Newest

    Congressional delegation in Denmark says Greenland should be seen as U.S. ally, "not as an asset"

    Headline from CBS News ·

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  1. NBC News

    Greenland faces 'fateful moment' as Trump says U.S. will take it 'one way or the other' (opens NBC News)

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    President Donald Trump renewed his threat to seize Greenland "one way or the other" from Denmark, as Europe and NATO scrambled to prioritize Arctic security against China and Russia.

  2. Newsweek

    Trump mocks Greenland's defense - But US troops are already there (opens Newsweek)

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    Vice President JD Vance accused Denmark of neglecting Greenland during his visit to the island in March 2025.

  3. New York Post

    Greenland’s prime minister: ‘We choose Denmark,’ EU and NATO over the US (opens New York Post)

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    Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen snubbed President Trump's effort to acquire his icy island, telling reporters that he prefers Danish rule.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    'We choose Denmark' over the US, Greenland’s PM says (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said the Arctic territory was facing a "geopolitical crisis" as Trump threatens to take it over. Denmark's Mette Frederiksen condemned "unacceptable pressure" from the US.

  5. Digital Journal

    Is China a threat to Greenland as Trump argues? (opens Digital Journal)

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    US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to take Greenland by force from NATO ally Denmark in order to keep the Arctic island from Beijing's

  6. RedState

    'Going to Be a Big Problem for Him': Trump Smacks Down Greenland PM After He Says He ‘Chooses Denmark’ (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Trump warns Greenland PM against choosing Denmark, asserts U.S. need for the territory.

  7. The Guardian

    How far will Europe go to defend Greenland from Trump? (opens The Guardian)

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    The president’s disregard for international law exposes the continent’s reliance on the US. Leaders have hardened their language in support of Denmark, but the price of confronting him is high

  8. The Guardian

    Denmark and Greenland prepare for US talks as Trump says territory’s PM has a ‘big problem’ – Europe live (opens The Guardian)

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    US president says of Jens-Frederik Nielsen: ‘I don’t know anything about him, but this is going to be a big problem for him’

  9. Newsweek

    Donald Trump issues NATO Greenland warning before White House showdown (opens Newsweek)

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    Greenland and Denmark are due to meeting with top White House officials to discuss the Arctic island's future.

  10. The Guardian

    ‘Unacceptable’ for Greenland not to be in US hands, says Trump (opens The Guardian)

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    US president’s comments come hours before high-stakes talks between Denmark, Greenland and US

  11. PBS NewsHour

    How Denmark views Trump's threats to take over Greenland (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Crucial talks are due to take place in Washington between Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland. President Trump has coveted the Danish territory, and his repeated threats to take over the island have prompted warnings that such a …

  12. Fortune

    Denmark’s prime minister pushes back on Trump over Greenland (opens Fortune)

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    Mette Frederiksen says there’s a “fundamental disagreement” between Denmark and the U.S. as Trump revives talk of taking control of Greenland.

  13. Fox News

    Denmark's foreign minister says Trump has a point on China and Russia's threat to Greenland (opens Fox News)

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    President Donald Trump warns China and Russia could target Greenland as Denmark’s foreign minister dismisses U.S. takeover push.

  14. The Conversation US

    As US and Denmark fight, Greenland’s voices are being excluded once again (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    As Trump threatens to take Greenland, the island’s Indigenous people say Denmark is making decisions about their future without them.

  15. Newsweek

    Republican-backed bill takes stand against Donald Trump's Greenland threats (opens Newsweek)

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    A bipartisan coalition in Congress introduces a resolution rejecting Trump’s Greenland threats and reaffirming U.S. commitments to Denmark, Greenland, and NATO allies.

  16. Washington Examiner

    Congressional delegation heads to Denmark to ease concerns about Trump's Greenland threats (opens Washington Examiner)

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    A group of 11 U.S. lawmakers led by Chris Coons have landed in Denmark for a visit to discuss Greenland with the NATO ally.

  17. Al-Monitor

    US congress members visit Denmark to support Greenland (opens Al-Monitor)

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    A bipartisan US Congress delegation began a visit to Copenhagen on Friday to voice support for Denmark and Greenland after US President Donald Trump threatened to take over the Arctic island, an autonomous Danish territory.

  18. Digital Journal

    NATO chief's tactic on Trump's Greenland threats? Change topic (opens Digital Journal)

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    US President Donald Trump's demands to take over NATO ally Denmark's territory Greenland have thrust alliance chief Mark Rutte into an uncomfortable

  19. CBS News

    U.S. lawmakers seek to reassure Denmark amid White House push to acquire Greenland (opens CBS News)

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    A bipartisan congressional delegation was to meet with Danish and Greenlandic officials Friday to show support for Greenland's territorial integrity despite President Trump's push to acquire the island.

  20. Digital Journal

    US congress members in Denmark in support of Greenland (opens Digital Journal)

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    A US bipartisan congressional delegation kicked off a visit to Copenhagen on Friday to express support for Denmark and Greenland after President Donald

  21. NBC News

    Congressional delegation offers support in Denmark as Trump threatens to annex Greenland (opens NBC News)

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    A congressional delegation began a round of meetings with the leaders of Denmark and Greenland amid President Donald Trump's threats to annex the island.

  22. The Columbian

    Denmark, Greenland seek congressional support against Trump bid to take control of island (opens The Columbian)

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    Denmark and Greenland are stepping up lobbying of U.S. lawmakers in an effort to head off President Donald Trump’s push to take control of Greenland. A group of U.S. senators is set to meet members of

  23. Bangor Daily News

    US Congressional delegation seeks to reassure Denmark and Greenland after Trump's threats (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation on Saturday sought to reassure Denmark and Greenland of their support following

  24. CBS News

    Congressional delegation in Denmark says Greenland should be seen as U.S. ally, "not as an asset" (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation's comments in Denmark contrasted with those emanating from the White House.

  25. Fox News

    US congressional delegation visits Denmark amid backlash over Trump's push to acquire Greenland (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers traveled to Denmark to reassure NATO ally amid President Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland, a Danish territory.

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