COPENHAGEN, Denmark (Fox News) — Danish protesters, including military veterans, demonstrated outside the U.S. Embassy against President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland and his remarks about NATO forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.

## Key Facts:
– 44 Danish soldiers died in Afghanistan, and 8 in Iraq, with a population of just over 6 million in 2025.
– During the protest, 52 flags representing fallen soldiers were displayed outside the embassy.
– The group organizing the protest felt betrayed by the Trump Administration for not acknowledging Denmark’s sacrifices alongside the USA.

## Protest Details:
The group expressed feeling let down and ridiculed by Trump’s administration, emphasizing Denmark’s commitment to standing side by side with the USA. They laid flags representing fallen soldiers during the protest.

## Response from Trump:
Trump responded to criticism from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, calling the UK soldiers “GREAT and very BRAVE” but failing to acknowledge the sacrifices of other NATO troops.

## Importance of Greenland:
Matthew Whitaker, U.S. ambassador to NATO, highlighted the strategic importance of Greenland in U.S. defense planning, especially as the Arctic region becomes more accessible due to melting ice.

## Diplomatic Resolution:
Whitaker emphasized that recent diplomatic meetings between Denmark, Greenland, and U.S. officials show the issue can be resolved constructively without escalation.