Allies Feel the Heat: US Actions Spark Discontent Among Danish and Greenlandic Veterans

Greenland, DenmarkSat Jan 24 2026
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Danish and Greenlandic veterans are feeling let down by the US. They fought alongside American troops in various missions. Now, they are upset by the US's recent actions. The US wanted to take Greenland. This caused a lot of tension. The US president even threatened to use military force. But later, he backed down. He said there would be a deal instead. Veterans feel betrayed. They remember fighting together in places like Afghanistan. They lost friends there. Now, they feel disrespected. One veteran said, "We helped the US after 9/11. Now, they treat us like this. It's not okay. " Another veteran felt "a bit backstabbed. " They served in Iraq and felt the US should respect that.
The US and Denmark are still talking about a deal. But it's not clear what it will be. The US wants more military bases in Greenland. They also want to keep Russia and China out. Meanwhile, NATO allies are upset. The US president said NATO countries didn't do enough in Afghanistan. But many soldiers from these countries served and died there. They feel their service is being ignored. The situation is tense. Veterans, politicians, and regular people are all affected. The US's actions have caused a lot of unease. It's a reminder of how important trust is among allies.
https://localnews.ai/article/allies-feel-the-heat-us-actions-spark-discontent-among-danish-and-greenlandic-veterans-e94ee334

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