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U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen Reinstalls Danish Memorial Flags After Backlash

The reversal followed anger over President Trump's remarks minimizing allied sacrifices in Afghanistan.

Danes place Danish flags in front of the US Embassy in Copenhagen on Wednesday in response to President Donald Trump's comment that NATO soldiers in Afghanistan "stayed back a little, a little away from the front line."
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A growing number of Danish flags are placed in front of the US Embassy on Wednesday in Copenhagen after staff removed flags on Tuesday afternoon.

Overview

  • Embassy staff had removed 44 flags honoring Danish soldiers killed in Afghanistan, saying the display was uncoordinated and tied to security procedures.
  • The mission later said it would not have taken down the flags had it known their purpose and authorized the memorial to remain.
  • Veterans and politicians condemned the removal as disrespectful, with the Danish Veteran Association calling the action unnecessary and insensitive.
  • A silent march to honor the fallen is scheduled in Copenhagen on January 31 following the dispute.
  • The episode comes as Danish trust in Washington is under strain, with recent tensions over Greenland and trade threats cited by residents and analysts.