Denmark and Greenland envoys met White House officials over Trump's 'takeover' call

Denmark's ambassador and Greenland's chief Washington representative met with White House National Security Council officials to press U.S. lawmakers and administration figures to step back from President Trump's remarks about acquiring Greenland; Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to meet Danish officials next week.

Denmark's ambassador Jesper Møller Sørensen and Greenland's chief representative to Washington, Jacob Isbosethsen, met with White House National Security Council officials to discuss President Trump's renewed remarks about acquiring Greenland. The envoys told U.S. lawmakers and administration figures this week that they want discussion about Greenland to respect Danish and Greenlandic authority. The meetings aim to reduce talk of U.S. acquisition and emphasize Greenland's right to self-determination. A meeting between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Danish officials is expected next week. Key facts: - Denmark's ambassador and Greenland's Washington representative met with White House National Security Council officials regarding President Trump's comments about acquiring Greenland. - The envoys have held meetings this week with U.S. lawmakers to seek support in discouraging U.S. steps toward acquisition. - Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to meet next week with Danish officials to discuss the matter. Summary: The meetings reflect Denmark and Greenland's effort to use diplomatic channels to defend Greenland's current status and to discourage further U.S. pursuit of acquisition. International leaders and regional partners have expressed support for Greenland's sovereignty. The next noted step is the expected meeting between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Danish officials next week.