00:00Covert U.S. influence campaigns in Greenland, allegedly tied to associates of President Donald Trump, have sparked a formal protest from Denmark.
00:10Officials in Copenhagen summoned the top U.S. diplomat after Danish media reported that several Trump-linked Americans have been active on the island.
00:20According to a Danish broadcaster, at least three men connected to Trump have spent time in Greenland building networks, even drafting lists of locals who support or oppose Trump.
00:36Sources described it as a covert influence campaign, though there was no evidence presented that Washington directed the effort.
00:44Denmark's foreign minister called the allegations unacceptable and said Copenhagen will not tolerate covert operations on its territory.
00:54The defense minister vowed to raise the issue directly with visiting U.S. senators, insisting allies must respect the Kingdom of Denmark.
01:02The U.S. embassy responded, saying individual Americans may have interests in Greenland, but stressed that the U.S. government does not control the actions of private citizens.
01:15Greenland, which governs itself under Danish sovereignty, has long drawn U.S. interest for its location and its resources.
01:23The island hosts America's northernmost base, and earlier this year Trump told CNN the U.S. was 100% committed to pursuing control, even suggesting military force could be an option.
01:38Intelligence analysts in Denmark warned that these activities could inflame tensions and turn public opinion in Greenland against Copenhagen.
01:48One analyst called the Danish media reports very worrying, speculating they appear to be part of a broader attempt to tilt the island toward U.S. influence.
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