89, GEO...President Trump...Situation of Denmark and NATO.
Trump, Greenland, and the Impact on Denmark and NATO During Donald Trump’s presidency, two connected issues unsettled Denmark and many U.S. allies: his public interest in buying Greenland and his confrontational approach to NATO. While these events appeared separate, they reflected the same foreign-policy style and produced lasting political and strategic effects. 1. The Greenland Affair (2019) In 2019, President Trump openly suggested that the United States might purchase Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, rejected the idea, calling it “absurd.” Trump responded by canceling a planned state visit to Denmark, triggering an unexpected diplomatic dispute between close allies. The reaction in Denmark was swift and unified. Political parties across the spectrum, along with Greenland’s own government, rejected the proposal outright. Many saw it as outdated and disrespectful, especially given Greenland’s right to self...