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Denmark Summons U.S. Diplomat Jennifer Hall Godfrey Over Alleged Spying Directed by Tulsi Gabbard in Greenland

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Updated May 10, 2025, 09:05 AM

Denmark has summoned a U.S. diplomat, Jennifer Hall Godfrey, following reports that American intelligence agencies have increased their surveillance activities in Greenland. The Danish Foreign Minister, Lars Lokke Rasmussen, expressed concerns over the alleged spying, emphasizing that 'friends shouldn't spy on each other.'

The reports, initially published by The Wall Street Journal, suggest that U.S. officials, under the direction of Tulsi Gabbard, directed intelligence agencies to gather more information on Greenland's independence movement and its views on U.S. resource extraction. This has led to diplomatic tensions between Denmark and the U.S., with Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stating that 'you cannot spy against an ally.' Greenland's Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has also condemned the espionage as unacceptable and disrespectful.

The U.S. interest in Greenland stems from President Donald Trump's repeated expressions of desire to acquire the island, citing international security reasons. Despite Denmark's firm stance that Greenland is not for sale, Trump has not ruled out using military force to gain control over the territory.

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