Denmark is occupying Greenland

January 12, 2026

TL;DR

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry claims Denmark occupies Greenland in violation of UN rules.
Landry stated the US defended Greenland during World War II when Denmark could not.
He believes Denmark re-occupied Greenland after WWII, ignoring UN protocol.
The Danish ambassador to the US, Jesper Moller Sorensen, denies the claims.
Sorensen asserts Greenland has been part of the Kingdom of Denmark for centuries, recognized by the US and UN.
He stated that only the people of Greenland should decide their future, noting their vote for self-governance.
Sorensen highlighted Denmark's military contributions to NATO and partnership with the US in the Arctic.

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