Denmark privately communicates with Donald Trump about Greenland, emphasizing it is not for sale while signaling a willingness to discuss other US concerns. Greenlandic leaders, advocating for independence, express dissatisfaction with Donald Trump Jr's staged visit and assert their desire to remain distinct from both Denmark and the US. ​Axios reported that the Danish government wants to convince Trump, including through the messages passed to his advisers this week, that his security concerns can be addressed without claiming Greenland for the US.
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