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Fuming over Greenland rebuff, Trump cancels upcoming Denmark visit

By Malcolm Brabant

President Trump has canceled a planned trip to Denmark because Danish leadership refused to discuss selling Greenland. In Denmark, Trump's decision was seen as "doubly offensive" considering he had reportedly pushed for a grand welcome from the longtime U.S. ally.

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Danes criticize Trump for canceling visit over Greenland

By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press

Former Danish officials and ordinary Danes said Trump's decision to cancel a trip to Denmark next month because the country dismissed his idea of buying Greenland is 'immature' and 'insulting.'…

Trump cancels Denmark visit after prime minister dismisses Greenland talk

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had called Trump's musing about buying the Danish territory "an absurd discussion" after the former real estate mogul-turned-president began to talk up the idea.