Trump rebukes Danish PM for 45 minutes over Greenland: Report
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- Trump reportedly reprimanded Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen for 45 minutes over Greenland in a January call.
- Tensions involved US strategic interests and threats of military action, though later de-escalated through NATO coordination.
US President Donald Trump scolded Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen for 45 minutes during a phone call in January, amid rising tensions over the strategic fate of Greenland, according to The New York Times.
Threats and sharp exchange
European officials cited by the newspaper said Trump did not rule out military action to secure Greenland. A week later, he reportedly held a tense phone conversation with Frederiksen, criticizing Denmark’s refusal to support US efforts.
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Frederiksen declined to provide detailed comments on the call, saying only that “a conversation between colleagues should remain as such,” while noting that Trump spoke very bluntly and that she responded in kind.
NATO and diplomatic context
The leaks follow Trump’s announcement of potential agreements on Greenland after a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. He described any future deal as an ideal solution for the United States and all NATO members.
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Despite previous threats, Trump later softened his stance, favoring a coordinated approach within the alliance framework.
Legal status of Greenland
Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. The US and Denmark are bound by a 1951 defense agreement, under which Washington guarantees military protection of the island, a framework cited by the US to justify increased military and intelligence presence in the region.
