Semafor reports:
US President Donald Trump had a “fiery” and contentious phone call with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen last week, during which Trump insisted he was serious about taking over Greenland, European officials told the Financial Times.
The officials, who were not identified by the FT, said the conversation had gone very badly, with one describing it as “horrendous.” Another official said that Trump’s intention to take over Greenland was “serious, and potentially very dangerous.”
While her office dismissed the officials’ “interpretation” of the Trump call, one former Danish official told the FT that Trump also threatened to target Denmark with tariffs.
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Five current and former senior European officials said Trump’s call with Denmark’s prime minister over Greenland had gone very badly. They added that Trump was aggressive and confrontational. “It was horrendous… It was a cold shower.” https://t.co/xXQwklIFGJ
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