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Denmark Firmly Rejects Trump's Greenland Annexation; Officials Form Diplomatic Working Group

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:56 PM

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Danish officials expressed a 'fundamental disagreement' with President Trump regarding Greenland after White House talks, while establishing a working group to address security concerns and diplomatic differences.

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Top officials from Denmark and Greenland said after a visit to the White House that they hadn’t yet persuaded President Trump to abandon his ambitions to annex Greenlandwsj.com

Trump officials rebuff Greenland, Denmark’s calls to drop talk of taking territory - The Hillthehill.com

Denmark says there's a 'fundamental disagreement' with Trump over Greenland - NPRnpr.org

Trump still intent on 'conquering Greenland,' Denmark says after White House talks - NBC Newsnbcnews.com

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