U.S. Amps Up Spying on Greenland and Denmark as Trump Covets New Territory

gizmodo.comPublished: 5/7/2025

Summary

The U.S. intelligence agencies have been instructed to intensify efforts to gather information on Greenland and Denmark, following President Trump's renewed focus on the autonomous territory amid ongoing tensions. The spying campaign aims to identify locals who might support Trump’s vision for Greenland, potentially to amplify his narrative or secure influence through covert means. Meanwhile, Trump has repeatedly assured that he plans to take control of Greenland, despite opposition from Greenlanders and criticism from national leaders like Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who views the move as an unwarranted interference in Danish affairs.