Breaking News: Intensified Spy Ops on Greenland by Trump Admin
Agencies in the United States urged to collect intelligence on Greenland
In a dramatic twist, the Trump administration has reportedly ramped up spy activities on Greenland, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. This move indicates that President Trump's interest in acquiring the island continues to linger.
The intelligence directive was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.
Denmark, a NATO ally that governs the semi-autonomous island, has voiced concerns over this intelligence surge. Denmark's foreign minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, is expected to summon the American ambassador over the issue, expressing his worry about spying on friends.
Last week, the Office of the Director of Intelligence issued a directive to intelligence agencies to gather information on Greenland's independence political movement, perceptions regarding U.S. interest in the island's resources, and to identify individuals who support Washington's goals for the Arctic island.
The directive was categorized as a "collection emphasis message," prioritizing intelligence efforts.
James Hewitt, a spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, declined to comment on matters concerning intelligence. However, the President has explicitly stated that the U.S. is concerned about Greenland's security and the Arctic region.
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of National Intelligence, has alleged that government officials are attempting to undermine Trump by leaking classified information. She accused The Wall Street Journal of aiding deep state actors who are trying to politicize and leak classified information, breaking the law and endangering national security.
Marc Polymeropoulos, a former CIA officer, finds it perplexing why the administration would use intelligence resources for something that could be handled through diplomatic channels or open-source research.
In a recent interview with NBC News, Trump refused to rule out seizing the territory by force. He expressed the need for Greenland, arguing that it is vital for international security. This stance has been reiterated in speeches to Congress, where Trump emphasized his intention to gain control of the territory one way or another.
A poll conducted by the Danish newspaper Berlingske and Greenlandic daily Sermitsiaq revealed that 85% of Greenlanders do not want their island to become part of the United States. The U.S. military already has a base in northwestern Greenland, serving as part of a ballistic missile early-warning system.
As global warming melts ice caps, Greenland's strategic importance in the Arctic has increased, sparking competition among world powers. Its rare earth minerals, uranium, and iron are becoming increasingly valuable as climate change could make them more accessible.
- The Trump administration's pursuit of intelligence on Greenland's politics and resources, as indicated by the intelligence directive, has raised concerns among Denmark's politicians, particularly Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.
- In response to the intensified spy ops on Greenland, Denmark's foreign minister is expected to summon the American ambassador to express his concern about spying on friends.
- The directive issued by the Office of the Director of Intelligence for intelligence agencies to gather information on Greenland's independence political movement and perceptions of U.S. interest in the island's resources could be seen as an attempt to influence politics in Greenland, as alleged by Tulsi Gabbard, the director of National Intelligence.
