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US Official's Post About Greenland Sparks Diplomatic Response

Published January 4, 2026, 14:02
US Official's Post About Greenland Sparks Diplomatic Response

The Danish Ambassador to the US, Jesper Møller Sørensen, has called for full respect for Greenland's territorial integrity following a post by Katie Miller, wife of the White House Deputy Chief of Staff, which featured a picture of Greenland colored with the American flag and the caption “SOON”. The post has triggered significant reactions. US President Donald Trump has previously expressed interest in incorporating Greenland into the United States, citing security concerns and the potential exploitation of the island's mineral resources. Both Greenland and Denmark have firmly rejected this proposal. Tensions between the two countries have recently escalated with the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to Greenland by the US government. The Danish Ambassador emphasized the importance of the close alliance between Denmark and the US and the need for continued cooperation. Miller's post comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions, following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the US military. Experts believe the US action in Venezuela serves as a warning to US allies concerned about the possibility of the US government seizing strategic resources.