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Former PM: U.S. Aggression Towards Greenland Risks NATO

1/9/2026

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Helle Thorning-Schmidt, former Danish Prime Minister, described U.S. actions toward Greenland as bullying and aggression.
She urged Denmark and Greenland to determine Greenland's future and cautioned hostile moves could jeopardize NATO.
Thorning-Schmidt said U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments may be a negotiating tactic, noting Denmark and Greenland support a collaborative U.S. military presence.
She highlighted the need for a peaceful resolution and said European leaders are managing the situation effectively.

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Helle Thorning-Schmidt, former Danish Prime Minister, described U.S. actions toward Greenland as bullying and aggression.
She urged Denmark and Greenland to determine Greenland's future and cautioned hostile moves could jeopardize NATO.
Thorning-Schmidt said U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments may be a negotiating tactic, noting Denmark and Greenland support a collaborative U.S. military presence.
She highlighted the need for a peaceful resolution and said European leaders are managing the situation effectively.