Danish Foreign Minister Slams JD Vance for 'Tone' in Criticizing Greenland: 'This Is Not How You Speak to Your Close Allies'

Denmark's Foreign Minister has fired back at the Trump administration after Vice President JD Vance accused Denmark of neglecting Greenland's security and called for increased U.S. involvement in the Arctic territory.

In a video posted on social media Saturday, Lars Løkke Rasmussen pushed back on Vance's claims, criticizing the "tone" of the administration's rhetoric.

"Many accusations and many allegations have been made," Rasmussen said. "But let me be completely honest: we do not appreciate the tone in which it is being delivered. This is not how you speak to your close allies."

The remarks followed Vance's visit to Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, where he rebuked Denmark and suggested Greenland would be better off under U.S. protection.

"Our message to Denmark is very simple: You have not done a good job by the people of Greenland," Vance said on Friday. "You have underinvested in the people of Greenland, and you have underinvested in the security architecture of this incredible, beautiful landmass filled with incredible people. That has to change."

President Donald Trump punctuated Vance's commentary with a video titled "America Stands With Greenland," posted to Truth Social.

Greenland's leaders have rejected the administration's push to take control of the country, with four of five political parties forming a coalition to resist U.S. overtures. Protests erupted outside the US Embassy in Copenhagen on Saturday, with demonstrators holding signs reading "Back off, USA."

Rasmussen emphasized Denmark's commitment to Arctic security, citing a recent $2.1 billion investment in defense infrastructure. He also noted that the longstanding 1951 U.S.-Denmark defense agreement allows for an expanded American military presence if both nations agree.

"If that is what you wish, then let us discuss it," Rasmussen said, signaling openness to negotiations but rejecting unilateral U.S. pressure.