Trump Alarms Denmark in an Icy Exchange Over Greenland
Donald Trump,Politics,World,Greenland,Europe,European Union,Denmark
It was a contentious, aggressive telephone call, five days before the inauguration of President Trump on Jan. 20.
Speaking to Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark, Mr. Trump insisted he wanted the United States to take over Greenland, the massive and autonomous Danish island that occupies a strategic part of the ocean as the ice caps melt and new shipping lanes open up.
The tone and content of the icy exchange was described by two European officials who were briefed on the 45-minute call and requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the topic. The United States has not publicly commented on the call.
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