U.S. Orders Intelligence Agencies to Step Up Spying on Greenland (1 Viewer)

[NuffSaid]

Well from the article.


James Hewitt, a National Security Council spokesman, said the White House doesn’t comment on intelligence matters, but added, “The president has been very clear that the U.S. is concerned about the security of Greenland and the Arctic.”

In a statement, Gabbard said: “The Wall Street Journal should be ashamed of aiding deep state actors who seek to undermine the President by politicizing and leaking classified information. They are breaking the law and undermining our nation’s security and democracy.”

So targeting Greenland, an ally by treaty, isn’t the problem. The problem is that someone talked about targeting an ally.

Trumps dementia is real bad.

 

[Rexedgar]

Just wait till it comes out how they're focusing on the machinations of the Duchy of Grand Fenwick!
The US intelligence services are ever-vigilant.

Nice Peter Sellers reference….

 

[dcsports]

Seriously, what the hell is going on with this megalomaniac?

https://www.wsj.com/world/greenland-spying-us-intelligence-809c4ef2

And since I and many others do not have a subscription to WSJ:

US intelligence agencies told to ramp up spying on Greenland as Trump eyes takeover

Trump reiterated his interest in taking over Greenland during a recent interview

www.the-independent.com

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Paywalled article.

"citing two people familiar with the effort"

 

[ncguy]

Paywalled article.

"citing two people familiar with the effort"

well given trump's obsession with greenland, refusing to rule out military use, and his generally erratic and stupid behavior, you have to take stories like this seriously.

if trump were mature and intelligent, we wouldn't, but....there you go.

 

[dcsports]

well given trump's obsession with greenland, refusing to rule out military use, and his generally erratic and stupid behavior, you have to take stories like this seriously.

if trump were mature and intelligent, we wouldn't, but....there you go.

This is yet another vague accusation from ambiguous sources, behind a paywall.

I'll take serious reporting seriously.

 

[SavannahMann]

This is yet another vague accusation from ambiguous sources, behind a paywall.

I'll take serious reporting seriously.

Personally I liked the quote from Tulsi Gabbard that some “Deep State” actors were harming America’s Intelligence Gathering by leaking these reports. Now most people would say that made the story true. But not you. You want it in a Tweet I suppose.

 

[Hamish Howl]

And that "beautiful" (concept of a) healthcare plan.

Two weeks.

I don't know why we have to keep explaining this every year.

 

[Proudmoore]

Denmark is going to be dealing with a CIA attempt at a coup or a gulf of Tonkin incident if this keeps up.

 

[SavannahMann]

Denmark is going to be dealing with a CIA attempt at a coup or a gulf of Tonkin incident if this keeps up.

Well considering the competence level of this administration they’ll probably launch that effort at Grenada thinking they found Greenland and surprised the weather is nice.

 

[Lisa]

Spying on Greenland?
Sounds like a script for a slapstick comedy!

They now have 5 penguins and a polar bear on their intelligent roster.

 

[jaypatriot]

Seriously, what the hell is going on with this megalomaniac?

https://www.wsj.com/world/greenland-spying-us-intelligence-809c4ef2

And since I and many others do not have a subscription to WSJ:

US intelligence agencies told to ramp up spying on Greenland as Trump eyes takeover

Trump reiterated his interest in taking over Greenland during a recent interview

www.the-independent.com

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So Trump wants to find out who is opposition is on Greenland.
Is that a crime? Or is it simply what political leaders do to find out how difficult it will be to make an offer the opposition cannot refuse?

What are anti-Trumpers getting so hopped up about?
I know, it doesn't take much for any story including Trump's name to set of another anti-Trump thread on DP.

 

[Grand Mal]

So Trump wants to find out who is opposition is on Greenland.
Is that a crime? Or is it simply what political leaders do to find out how difficult it will be to make an offer the opposition cannot refuse?

What are anti-Trumpers getting so hopped up about?
I know, it doesn't take much for any story including Trump's name to set of another anti-Trump thread on DP.

You good with foreign powers spying in the USA for purpose of meddling in American politics?
43 Danish soldiers died in Afghanistan defending an American cause and this is how the USA thanks them for their sacrifice.

 

[snakestretcher]

They now have 5 penguins and a polar bear on their intelligent roster.

It's a start...reports suggest Weddell seals are still vacillating.

 

[jaypatriot]

They now have 5 penguins and a polar bear on their intelligent roster.

Does anyone remember the premise behind the 1959 movie "The Mouse that Roared"?
I realize the vast majority of readers on DP were not even alive when that satirical movie came out. Look it up. The outcome of the movie could be relevant.
Not that Denmark is impoverished. It has great settings for movies about Vikings, that is, if Hollywood won't be financially penalized for using those settings.


The premise:
"A tiny, impoverished European nation declares war on the United States of America, planning to lose in order to collect post-war compensation, but things don't go according to plan."

 

[snakestretcher]

Does anyone remember the premise behind the 1959 movie "The Mouse that Roared"?
I realize the vast majority of readers on DP were not even alive when that satirical movie came out. Look it up. The outcome of the movie could be relevant.
Not that Denmark is impoverished. It has great settings for movies about Vikings, that is, if Hollywood won't be financially penalized for using those settings.


The premise:
"A tiny, impoverished European nation declares war on the United States of America, planning to lose in order to collect post-war compensation, but things don't go according to plan."

Denmark is far from impoverished, and has seen steady economic growth-unlike the United States under Trump.

Economic forecast for Denmark

The latest macroeconomic forecast for Denmark. The European Commission publishes a full set of macroeconomic forecasts for the EU and its Member States in spring (May) and autumn (November) and publishes interim forecasts updating GDP and inflation figures in winter (February) and summer (July).

economy-finance.ec.europa.eu

U.S. economy went into reverse in the first quarter, new GDP data shows

The economy shrank 0.3% in the first three months of the year, a steep downturn from the pace of growth in 2024.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[Bergslagstroll]

Already a sharp increase in negative options towards the US in Europe.

"More than half of people in Britain (53%), Germany (56%), Sweden (63%) and Denmark (74%) now have an unfavourable opinion of the USA. Italy proves to be the only country in which the number of people with a negative view of the US do not outnumber those with a positive view – but even here Italians are divided 42%-42%."

European favourability of the USA falls following the return of Donald Trump | YouGov

Attitudes in Denmark in particular have become more negative

yougov.co.uk

 

[jaypatriot]

You good with foreign powers spying in the USA for purpose of meddling in American politics?
43 Danish soldiers died in Afghanistan defending an American cause and this is how the USA thanks them for their sacrifice.

Do you really believe foreign powers DO NOT spy on America for purposes of meddling in American politics? What do you think the Russians did in 2016?

I thank all NATO soldiers for sacrificing to further the joint causes of NATO. How should America thank Danish soldiers for doing their job as part of their NATO commitment.?

 

[Bergslagstroll]

Denmark is far from impoverished, and has seen steady economic growth-unlike the United States under Trump.

Economic forecast for Denmark

The latest macroeconomic forecast for Denmark. The European Commission publishes a full set of macroeconomic forecasts for the EU and its Member States in spring (May) and autumn (November) and publishes interim forecasts updating GDP and inflation figures in winter (February) and summer (July).

economy-finance.ec.europa.eu

U.S. economy went into reverse in the first quarter, new GDP data shows

The economy shrank 0.3% in the first three months of the year, a steep downturn from the pace of growth in 2024.

www.cbsnews.com

With leading academics now choosing European other countries instead of the US because of Trump.

75% of US scientists who answered Nature poll consider leaving

More than 1,600 readers answered our poll; many said they were looking for jobs in Europe and Canada.

www.nature.com

The US brain drain has begun

The White House appears hell-bent on destroying not just economic and political paradigms, but a higher education system that really did make America great.

www.politico.eu

 

[snakestretcher]

Already a sharp increase in negative options towards the US in Europe.

"More than half of people in Britain (53%), Germany (56%), Sweden (63%) and Denmark (74%) now have an unfavourable opinion of the USA. Italy proves to be the only country in which the number of people with a negative view of the US do not outnumber those with a positive view – but even here Italians are divided 42%-42%."

European favourability of the USA falls following the return of Donald Trump | YouGov

Attitudes in Denmark in particular have become more negative

yougov.co.uk

I find it incredible that the world's leading democracy is now in the unenviable position of having travel advisories issued against travel to America.

US to miss out on billions as Trump’s policies deter overseas tourists

Number of visitors sinks 11.6% in March as deportations and tariffs make US a less appealing destination

www.theguardian.com

These countries have issued travel advisories for the United States

With an increasing number of foreign visitors facing challenges at the border, countries including Canada and Germany have updated their travel advisories for the US.

www.cntraveller.com

 

[jaypatriot]

It's a start...reports suggest Weddell seals are still vacillating.

I think Weddell seals should all be fitted with cameras and tracking devices to see if Chinese or Russian forces are covertly spying on Greenland.
We should be protecting all NATO lands that are uninhabitable, inhospitable, and simply the worst places on which to find valuable natural resources.

 

[Bergslagstroll]

I find it incredible that the world's leading democracy is now in the unenviable position of having travel advisories issued against travel to America.

US to miss out on billions as Trump’s policies deter overseas tourists

Number of visitors sinks 11.6% in March as deportations and tariffs make US a less appealing destination

www.theguardian.com

These countries have issued travel advisories for the United States

With an increasing number of foreign visitors facing challenges at the border, countries including Canada and Germany have updated their travel advisories for the US.

www.cntraveller.com

Americans universitets also discourage international students from leaving the US during holidays because of the risk of getting detained returning to the US. So that they can't see their families and friends back home.

Spring break warning: Students, faculty advised to postpone international travel plans

International students are scared of losing their visas if they leave the U.S. following deportation efforts by the Trump administration.

eu.usatoday.com

 

[jaypatriot]

I find it incredible that the world's leading democracy is now in the unenviable position of having travel advisories issued against travel to America.

We'll be in Berlin next week. I plan to walk around with a sign on my chest saying,
"We're Americans but Trump is still an asshole".
Do you think that might prevent idiot Germans from thinking I'm a danger to their society?

 

[SCrider]

So...someone in the IC is leaking to the media again...and pretty blatantly. I'm thinking they are getting desperate.

Leaking information would make this report most likely true.
What is your excuse for trumps stupidity here?

 

[Cordelier]

This sounds like a SitCom waiting to happen.

How bad do you have to screw up to be the CIA Station Chief in Tasiilaq?

 

[Airyaman]

Do you really believe foreign powers DO NOT spy on America for purposes of meddling in American politics? What do you think the Russians did in 2016?

Lol you're comparing the US to Russia.

Lol.