Overview
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Mette Frederiksen and Jens‑Frederik Nielsen in Munich, with both sides calling the discussion constructive and confirming talks will continue within the high‑level U.S.–Denmark–Greenland format.
- Frederiksen said Trump’s desire to obtain control of Greenland remains unchanged and reaffirmed red lines on sovereignty and Greenlanders’ right to self‑determination.
- NATO has expanded Arctic activity through the new Arctic Sentry mission, and Sweden announced Gripen fighter patrols based out of Iceland plus special forces training in Greenland.
- An AP‑NORC poll conducted Feb. 5–8 found about 72% of U.S. adults disapprove of Trump’s handling of Greenland, with Republicans split roughly down the middle.
- A Republican rift surfaced at the Munich conference after Sen. Lindsey Graham said, “Who gives a s*** who owns Greenland?,” drawing a public rebuke from GOP Sen. Thom Tillis, who stressed respect for Greenland’s people.