Former U.S. ambassador to Denmark on anger over Greenland, Trump's comments about NATO soldiers
#Rufus Gifford #Donald Trump #Greenland #NATO soldiers #U.S.-Denmark relations
📌 Key Takeaways
- Former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Rufus Gifford criticized President Trump's comments on NATO soldiers and Greenland.
- Gifford highlighted the Danish public's grief over Trump's proposal to acquire Greenland.
- Trump's remarks about NATO soldiers, particularly Danish forces, were seen as undermining their contributions.
- The situation has strained U.S.-Denmark relations and sparked a significant debate.
- Gifford's comments reflect broader sentiments of frustration and disappointment in Denmark.
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Autonomous territory of Denmark
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Rufus Gifford
American diplomat (born 1974)
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📄 Original Source Content
Rufus Gifford, a former U.S. ambassador to Denmark, is reacting to President Trump's claims about NATO soldiers fighting during the Afghanistan War, and says the Danish people are grieving after Mr. Trump's push to acquire Greenland. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.