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German troops 'to touch down in Greenland in a matter of hours' as Danish leader says country is still stuck in a 'fundamental disagreement' with the US over the island after 'frank' meeting
Daily Mail ^ | 1/14/2026 | Dan Woodland

Posted on 01/14/2026 3:32:56 PM PST by libh8er

Denmark and the US are stuck in a 'fundamental disagreement' over Greenland after leaders from both countries met for talks in Washington earlier today.

Danish foreign minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said the meeting with vice president JD Vance and secretary of state Marco Rubio was 'frank but also constructive' but admitted work was needed to 'find a common way forward'.

'The discussions focused on how to ensure the long-term security in Greenland, and here our perspectives continue to differ,' Mr Rasmussen told reporters after joining Greenland's foreign minister, Vivian Motzfeldt, for the talks.

'I must say the president has made his view clear and we have a different position,' he added.

Donald Trump is trying to make the case to seize control of the island because of its location, its mineral resources and rising Russian and Chinese military activity in the region - and has not ruled out the use of force.

His warnings have ignited worry among European countries, especially following the US attack on Venezuela last week.

Danish defense minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced an increase in Denmark's 'military presence and exercise activity' on Greenland on Tuesday, while soldiers from from Sweden are also en route.

Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson wrote on X on Wednesday that, 'Some officers from the Swedish Armed Forces are arriving in Greenland today,' as part of a group from several allied countries.

And Germany is also reportedly planning to send troops to the island as part of a 'reconnaissance team' seeking to 'deter potential external aggressors and protect the alliance's territory', German news outlet Bild reported.

The team will comprise of 13 members of the Bundeswehr - Germany's Armed Forces - and they will only stay in the country for two days, according to the BBC.

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US vs Germany, Part III.
1 posted on 01/14/2026 3:32:56 PM PST by libh8er
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To: libh8er

How big does a piece of land have to be before it’s not considered an island?


2 posted on 01/14/2026 3:35:18 PM PST by Tzimisce ( )
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To: libh8er

And in a surprise move, President Trump sends the Army into Denmark for Marco Rubio to add to his job list.


3 posted on 01/14/2026 3:35:34 PM PST by KarlInOhio (I pray that the sleeping giant has finally awakened and been filled with a terrible resolve.)
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To: libh8er

It’s interesting because US took suzerainty over Greenland back when Denmark and Germany were working together in the 1940’s.

Germany never learns.


4 posted on 01/14/2026 3:36:10 PM PST by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: Tzimisce

Australia.


5 posted on 01/14/2026 3:37:10 PM PST by HYPOCRACY (Wake up, smell the cat food in your bank account. )
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To: libh8er

This is stupid. Anyone with an ounce of common sense knows we’re not going to attack Greenland. We are, at present, the ONLY nation who has a Military Base there. And Trump wants it to stay that way. But all we have is a “lease”. That’s the term that gives Trump pause.....And he’s right.


6 posted on 01/14/2026 3:37:56 PM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: Tzimisce

Australia sized, which is 3.5x the size of Greenland.


7 posted on 01/14/2026 3:38:20 PM PST by KarlInOhio (I pray that the sleeping giant has finally awakened and been filled with a terrible resolve.)
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13 members of the Bundeswher. They’re sending their entire army?!


8 posted on 01/14/2026 3:38:28 PM PST by technically right
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To: libh8er

but Greenland is part of North America so who’s invading who ?


9 posted on 01/14/2026 3:40:09 PM PST by butlerweave (Fateh)
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To: libh8er
The team will comprise of 13 members of the Bundeswehr - Germany's Armed Forces>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Did zay brrring zee Reisling or za schnaaps ??



Proving that NATO can get on just fine without the USA.

10 posted on 01/14/2026 3:40:20 PM PST by Candor7 (Ask not for whom the Trump Trolls,He trolls for thee!<img src="" width=500</img><a href="">tag</a>) )
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> The team will comprise of 13 members of the Bundeswehr - Germany’s Armed Forces - and they will only stay in the country for two days… <

Deutschland über alles!
(But only for two days.)


11 posted on 01/14/2026 3:40:39 PM PST by Leaning Right (It's morning in America. Again.)
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Are the Germans gonna kick the Chinese “miners” out of Greenland? Trump is right. China is already there. Euros are idiots and commies.

https://www.clingendael.org/pub/2020/presence-before-power/4-greenland-what-is-china-doing-there-and-why/


12 posted on 01/14/2026 3:41:26 PM PST by HYPOCRACY (Wake up, smell the cat food in your bank account. )
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Don’t know why but the theme music from Star Wars (da.. da.. da.. ta... da.. da.. ta.. da.. da..) started playing through my head reading the headline.


13 posted on 01/14/2026 3:43:32 PM PST by LastDayz (A Blunt and Brazen Texan. I Will Not Be Assimilated.)
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To: libh8er
Brilliant


14 posted on 01/14/2026 3:43:33 PM PST by skimbell
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To: HYPOCRACY
Are the Germans gonna kick the Chinese “miners” out of Greenland? Trump is right. China is already there.

Greenland needs to be RedWhiteAndBlueLand pronto. Enough talk. Now it's time for action.

15 posted on 01/14/2026 3:43:47 PM PST by libh8er
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OMG! The Krauts are in Greenland for 2 days! This means war! What an effin farce.


16 posted on 01/14/2026 3:46:03 PM PST by Omnivore-Dan (have to )
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To: Tzimisce

Size of Australia.


17 posted on 01/14/2026 3:46:40 PM PST by Bobbyvotes (Work is worship! .... Bhagavad Geeta)
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To: libh8er

So…Germany is taking the Island. All the more reason to beat the Germans to the prize


18 posted on 01/14/2026 3:47:21 PM PST by Jan_Sobieski (Sanctification)
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If you’re going to take Greenland, take it, don’t talk.


19 posted on 01/14/2026 3:47:39 PM PST by proust (All posts made under this handle are, for the intents and purposes of the author, considered satire.)
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To: libh8er

They’ll defend Greenland from the US but not Ukraine from Russia?


20 posted on 01/14/2026 3:49:05 PM PST by McGruff
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