White House on Denmark's Greenland concerns
The White House is advising Denmark to calm down over concerns about reports that the U.S. is trying to exert influence in Greenland. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
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The White House is advising Denmark to calm down over concerns about reports that the U.S. is trying to exert influence in Greenland. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Denmark's primary national broadcaster says Americans linked to Trump are carrying out covert influence operations to foment dissent in Greenland.
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