Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said his government’s attempt to change the Trump administration’s position on Greenland had failed. Following a meeting at the White House, Rasmussen confirmed that Washington’s stance remained unchanged and that President Donald Trump still appeared intent on asserting control over Greenland. The meeting involved Denmark and Greenland’s foreign ministers, U.S. Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

According to AFP, the talks were aimed at easing tensions after Trump’s aggressive remarks toward NATO ally Denmark. Rasmussen stated that Denmark made clear such a move would not serve U.S. interests, emphasizing that despite long-standing American military bases in Greenland, any attempt to seize the territory was unnecessary. He described the issue as deeply emotional for both Danish and Greenlandic people, citing their sacrifices alongside U.S. forces in Afghanistan and Iraq.

To keep dialogue open, both sides agreed to form a joint committee within weeks to explore possible solutions. Earlier, Trump had argued that NATO should support U.S. efforts to control Greenland, calling the island vital for his proposed “Golden Dome” defense system.