U.S. President Donald Trump held a 45-minute telephone conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on January 25, 2025, during which he sharply rebuked her over Greenland policy.
The exchange follows reports that Trump had previously acknowledged the possibility of using military force to establish control over Greenland. On January 22, Trump stated he was not considering such a move, claiming it would be impossible for the United States to come into conflict with Denmark, a NATO ally.
Frederiksen described Trump’s communication style as direct and consistent with her own approach, but she declined to provide specifics about their conversation, emphasizing that personal discussions between heads of government should remain confidential. European leaders are now working to develop a unified response to U.S. statements regarding Greenland following the recent exchange.
