He may not be able to remember Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s name, or the correct pronunciation of Namibia; but when it comes to getting what he wants, Donald Trump’s mind is a steel trap. He forgets nothing.

And that includes the beautiful, resource-rich, strategically-located, autonomous Danish territory of Greenland.

Trump wants it — really, really wants it — allegedly for “security purposes.” But the Greenlanders and the Danes are determined to hold onto it. It is, after all, theirs.

There was a big push to send a U.S. delegation there last March; the locals, both in Denmark and in Greenland, strongly expressed their outrage at Trump’s presumptuous proposal; and not much more has been heard about it in recent months.

Until yesterday, that is, when the U.S. envoy to Denmark was summoned to the Danish Foreign Ministry to discuss a report that a number of American men have been attempting to conduct “influence operations” on the island. [Catherine Nicholls and Henrik Pettersson,, CNN, August 27, 2025.]

According to an investigation by Danish public broadcaster DR, at least three Americans with “ties” to Trump have been conducting active operations in Greenland, apparently attempting to influence public opinion in favor of an American annexation of their homeland.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said on Wednesday:

“We are aware that foreign actors continue to show an interest in Greenland and its position in the Kingdom of Denmark. It is therefore not surprising if we experience outside attempts to influence the future of the Kingdom in the time ahead.” [Id.]

The U.S. State Department, confirming that Charge d’Affaires Mark Stroh had met with the Danish Foreign Ministry “at their request,” also stated that theirs had been “a productive conversation [that] reaffirmed the strong ties among the government of Greenland, the United States, and Denmark.” [Id.]

The State Department spokesman then added that they had “no comment to provide on the actions of private US citizens in Greenland. The US Government does not control or direct the actions of private citizens. The President, the Vice President, and the Secretary of State have all been clear: the United States respects the right of the people of Greenland to determine their own future.” [Id.]

Really? Since when? Has Trump actually reversed his position, or is this just more bureaucratic double-speak? And who are those three mysterious American men wandering around Greenland?

No, wait! Don’t tell me . . . let me guess. Perhaps they’re just three opportunistic MAGA suck-ups who think helping Trump win control of Greenland will land them influential jobs in Washington for which they are totally unqualified. You know . . . like the rest of the administration.

Or maybe they’ve watched Dan Akroyd and Chevy Chase blundering through “Spies Like Us” one too many times, and think a little espionage activity would be a load of fun.

Not plausible? Then what? They couldn’t be the genuine article, sent by the U.S. government to snoop around and — heaven forbid! — possibly influence another country’s vote . . . could they?

Whatever the answer, it has brought Greenland — and Trump’s lust to acquire it — back into the spotlight. And I’m sure the good people of that nation are simply thrilled.

Just sayin’ . . .

Brendochka
8/28/25