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Trump live: Danish FM says Denmark, US still ‘differ’ over Greenland

Lars Lokke Rasmussen says he rejects any ‘ideas’ that do not respect Greenland’s right to ‘self-determination’ after meeting with US Vice President Vance.

(L/R) Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt speak during a news conference at the Danish Embassy in Washington, DC, on January 14, 2026.
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Greenlanders worry over Trump’s threats as they welcome back the sun

By Joseph Stepansky and Brian Osgood
Published On 14 Jan 2026

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  • Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen says he rejects any “ideas” that do not respect Greenland’s right to “self-determination” after meeting US Vice President Vance at the White House.
  • US President Donald Trump says in a post on Truth Social that the United States control of Greenland is “vital” for his planned Golden Dome air and missile defence system.