US EditionFact Check: Does Trump Have 'Spies in Greenland'?
Three Americans linked to Trump conducted covert operations in Greenland to create division with Denmark, compiling lists of supporters and critics, Danish sources say.
- Denmark’s public broadcaster DR reported on August 27 that three American men linked to US President Trump engaged in covert interference activities in Greenland.
- These operations aimed to create division between Greenland and Denmark following Trump's earlier attempts this year to buy Greenland for national and international security reasons.
- The men frequently traveled between the US and Greenland, cultivated ties with locals, and compiled lists of Greenlanders sympathetic or critical to US interests and Trump.
- Denmark’s Security and Intelligence Service declared, "no one is allowed to spy—not even the Americans," confirming Greenland faces influence campaigns to sow division with Denmark.
- Denmark has firmly stated Greenland is not for sale, increased intelligence presence there, and held talks with US officials about the alleged spying and interference activities.
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The LocalTrump-linked individuals tied to 'interference' campaign in Greenland
Denmark’s national broadcaster DR reported on Wednesday that three individuals with links to US President Donald Trump have been involved in ‘interference’ activities in Greenland aimed at creating division with Denmark.
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