Thousands of people rallied in Copenhagen to push back on President Trump's rhetoric that the U.S. should acquire Greenland.

A bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation's comments in Denmark contrasted with those emanating from the White House.

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A bipartisan congressional delegation traveled to Denmark to try to deescalate rising tensions. Just as they were finishing, President Trump announced new tariffs on the country until it agrees to his plan of acquiring Greenland.

Rasmus Jarlov, a voluble center-right member of the Danish parliament and the chair of its Defense Committee, said that “we know full well that the Americans can destroy us,” but should Trump, who has not ruled out military force, attack a fellow NATO ally, “of course we will fight back.”

Delegation leader Sen. Chris Coons, a Delaware Democrat, said the current rhetoric around Greenland is causing concern across the Danish kingdom. He said he wants to de-escalate the situation.

On January 17, 2026, in Copenhagen, Denmark, @DDiazMartin shared a video of a protest against foreign annexation interests. In the video, Danes and Greenlanders gather at Rådhuspladsen, Copenhagen’s City Hall Square,

The move escalates tensions between the U.S. and longtime allies that have been sending Trump a message that the territory of Denmark is not for sale.