Danish Veterans Protest Trump's Remarks on NATO Contributions

Hundreds of Danish veterans protested outside the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen against the Trump administration's threats to take over Greenland and belittling their combat contributions. The veterans, many of whom fought alongside U.S. troops in the Middle East, felt let down and ridiculed by the Trump Administration's comments. They staged a silent protest march, observing five minutes of silence for Denmark's army, air force, navy, emergency management agency, and police. The veterans expressed their anger and betrayal, citing their sacrifices in Afghanistan and Iraq, where 44 Danish soldiers were killed in Afghanistan, the highest per capita death toll among coalition forces, and eight more died in Iraq.

The article discusses the growing geopolitical importance of the Arctic region, particularly in light of Donald Trump's expressed interest in Greenland, a Danish territory. It highlights how this has led to European states rushing troops to Greenland and NATO considering a new mission, Arctic Sentry, to monitor the surrounding airspace and waters. The article references a new book, 'Polar War', which explores America's need for Europe in the Arctic region. Trump's claims to Greenland are based on its strategic defense importance and Europe's perceived inability to defend it. The piece touches on the increasing militarization and geopolitical tensions in the Arctic.

Hundreds of Danish protesters, many of whom are military veterans who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, staged a demonstration in Copenhagen outside the U.S. Embassy to protest President Donald Trump's remarks that NATO forces 'stayed a little back' when they fought alongside the U.S. in Iraq and Afghanistan. The protesters felt insulted and betrayed by Trump's comments, and laid 52 flags with the names of the fallen outside the embassy. Denmark had the highest per capita death toll for a NATO country in the war in Afghanistan, with 44 soldiers killed, and eight more died in Iraq. The protest was organized by the Danish Veterans Association, which stated that Denmark's contributions and sacrifices in the fight for democracy, peace, and freedom were being forgotten in the White House.