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Denmark sent Trump team private messages on Greenland

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Denmark sent private messages to President-elect Trump 's team expressing willingness to discuss boosting security in Greenland or increasing the U.S. military presence on the island.

Trump 's refusal to rule out military force to take control of Greenland was effectively a threat to invade a longstanding NATO ally.

Greenland is largely autonomous, but Denmark maintains responsibility for defense.

Denmark is widely seen as one of the closest allies of the US within the EU .