• Danish Prime Minister warns Trump that US attack on Greenland would end NATO alliance and post-WWII security framework.
• Frederiksen responds to renewed annexation threats following Venezuela operation that captured President Maduro
• European leaders rally behind Denmark as Trump claims national security requires control of Arctic territory

COPENHAGEN, DK (TDR) — Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen issued a stark warning to President Donald Trump on Monday, declaring that any US military action against Greenland would effectively dismantle the NATO alliance and end the transatlantic security framework established after World War II.

Speaking to Danish broadcaster TV2, Frederiksen stated bluntly that if the United States decides to militarily attack another NATO country, then everything would stop, including NATO and the post-war security established since 1945. The Danish leader emphasized her government is doing everything possible to prevent such an outcome.

Trump Renews Greenland Annexation Push

The Trump administration has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, the semi-autonomous Danish territory strategically located in the Arctic Ocean . Following the weekend military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Trump reiterated his position aboard Air Force One.

“We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security, and Denmark is not going to be able to do it.”

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Trump claimed the Arctic island is covered with Russian and Chinese ships, presenting a security threat that Denmark cannot adequately address. The president appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland last month, with Landry stating his volunteer position aims to integrate Greenland into the United States.

Denmark Rejects US Claims

In a forceful statement Sunday, Frederiksen rejected Trump’s assertions as absurd and called on Washington to stop threatening a historically close ally. The Danish Prime Minister emphasized that the United States has no legal basis to annex any of the three countries in the Kingdom of Denmark.

Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen echoed the rebuke, telling Trump on social media that enough is enough. Nielsen insisted there should be no more pressure, insinuations or fantasies of annexation, while expressing openness to dialogue through proper diplomatic channels respecting international law.

Europe Rallies Behind Denmark

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The controversy sparked statements of support across Europe, with European Union foreign policy spokesperson Anitta Hipper affirming the bloc’s commitment to defending the territorial integrity of its members. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared that only Greenland and Denmark can decide the territory’s future.

France’s foreign ministry spokesman Pascal Confavreux told local media that borders cannot be changed by force, expressing French solidarity with Denmark. Leaders from Finland, Sweden and Norway issued similar statements backing Denmark’s sovereignty over Greenland.

Germany indicated Monday that European allies would be prepared to defend Greenland under NATO’s collective defense provisions. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that since Denmark is a NATO member, Greenland would in principle also be subject to NATO defense.

Strategic Arctic Territory

Greenland holds significant strategic value as the shortest missile route between Russia and the United States. The United States operates the Pituffik Space Base there with approximately 150 personnel. The island also contains untapped rare earth minerals and could become increasingly important as polar ice melts and new shipping routes emerge.

Denmark has granted the United States wide access to Greenland through existing defense agreements, a point Frederiksen emphasized in rejecting claims that additional control is necessary for American security.

Will Trump’s territorial ambitions force NATO allies to choose between defending Denmark or maintaining the transatlantic alliance?

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