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Poll: 60% of Danes See U.S. as Adversary Amid Tensions

2/4/2026

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A poll of 1,053 Danes conducted January 21–28, 2026 found that 17% view the United States as an ally and 60% as an adversary.
The shift follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to acquire Greenland, a Danish territory, straining the U.S.–Denmark alliance.
Thousands protested at the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen, including a silent march organized by Denmark's Veterans' Association.
Trump’s comments on NATO troops have further fueled discontent.

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Story summary

A poll of 1,053 Danes conducted January 21–28, 2026 found that 17% view the United States as an ally and 60% as an adversary.
The shift follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to acquire Greenland, a Danish territory, straining the U.S.–Denmark alliance.
Thousands protested at the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen, including a silent march organized by Denmark's Veterans' Association.
Trump’s comments on NATO troops have further fueled discontent.