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U.S. Politician's Greenland Comments Spark International Backlash

1/7/2026

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Representative Don Bacon (R-Neb.) called Stephen Miller's Greenland remarks "really dumb" and harmful to U.S.-Denmark ties.
Bacon noted Denmark's military sacrifices alongside the United States.
Stephen Miller told CNN the U.S. could seize Greenland and questioned Denmark's control.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned U.S. aggression toward NATO would threaten the alliance, and Keir Starmer joined others in supporting Denmark against U.S. President Donald Trump's claims.

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Representative Don Bacon (R-Neb.) called Stephen Miller's Greenland remarks "really dumb" and harmful to U.S.-Denmark ties.
Bacon noted Denmark's military sacrifices alongside the United States.
Stephen Miller told CNN the U.S. could seize Greenland and questioned Denmark's control.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned U.S. aggression toward NATO would threaten the alliance, and Keir Starmer joined others in supporting Denmark against U.S. President Donald Trump's claims.