Danish PM comments on alleged US surveillance in Greenland: ‘Spying on an ally is not acceptable’

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed her concern over reports indicating that the US has increased its espionage activities in Greenland, stating to the Associated Press that “you can’t spy on your allies.”

Frederiksen emphasized the growing significance of cooperation in defense and security in Northern Europe, remarking, “Of course you can’t spy on your allies.”

This sentiment contrasts sharply with remarks from former President Trump, who reiterated his desire to see Greenland, the largest island in the world, become part of the United States. He did not dismiss the possibility of acquiring the island by force.

“I’m not ruling that out. I’m not saying I would do it, but it’s not off the table,” Trump stated during an NBC appearance.

He further commented, “Greenland is very much needed. It has a small population, and we care for them, but it’s crucial for international security.”

Officials from Greenland have made it clear that the island, which is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, is not for sale.

Meanwhile, the US has intensified its intelligence gathering efforts in Greenland. Under the direction of National Intelligence, several senior officials have been tasked with researching local opinions on US resource extraction and the sentiments surrounding Greenland’s independence movement. Reports indicated this activity as cited by two sources familiar with the situation.

In response, National Intelligence’s Tulsi Gabbard criticized a publication for allegedly supporting efforts that seek to undermine the President through political maneuvers and leaks, labeling such actions as unlawful and detrimental to national security.

Following a contentious article in the Journal, Jennifer Hall Godfrey, acting chief of the US Embassy in Copenhagen, had a meeting with Danish diplomat Jeppetlan Holm Mikkölsen.