Denmark has summoned the US ambassador over claims of spying tied to American interests in Greenland.
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said the report “worries me greatly” and stressed Denmark “does not spy on friends.”
The Wall Street Journal reported that US intelligence was told to target Greenland’s independence movement and mineral wealth.
Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, slammed the report as an attempt to undermine President Trump.
She did not deny the claims but accused the Journal of “breaking the law” and “jeopardizing national security.”
Rasmussen, speaking in Warsaw, said the report was “somewhat disturbing” and demanded a meeting with the US ambassador.
“We want to confirm the information. It has not been clearly rejected by any US official,” he added.
Greenland, an autonomous part of Denmark, has drawn international interest over its resources and strategic location.
The Danish Security and Intelligence Service declined direct comment but acknowledged increased espionage threats.
The agency said foreign interest in Greenland has heightened intelligence risks for both the island and Denmark.
President Trump recently repeated that he may use military force to claim Greenland.
Speaking to NBC, Trump said, “We need Greenland for security. I won’t rule out any option.”
He insisted that the US would “cherish” Greenland’s people and claimed it was vital to international safety.
In March, Trump told Congress, “One way or the other, we’re going to get it.”
Greenlandic politicians immediately condemned Trump’s remarks, uniting against any US takeover attempt.
The Danish Prime Minister called US Vice-President JD Vance’s March visit “unacceptable pressure on Greenland.”
Mette Frederiksen said the visit disrespected both Greenland’s leaders and population.
Former President Joe Biden also criticized Trump’s territorial ambitions during a BBC interview.
Biden condemned Trump’s ideas to claim Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal.
“What president talks like that?” Biden asked. “That’s not who we are.”
Greenland governs internal matters, but Denmark handles its foreign and defence policies.
The US has maintained a military base in Greenland since World War Two.
Polls show most Greenlanders seek independence from Denmark but reject becoming part of the US.
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