Readers of Dagens Nyheter voice strong opinions on US President Donald Trump's threats against the Danish territory of Greenland. Several letters call for NATO interventions and criticize Denmark's negotiation approach.
In a collection of letters to the editor published by Dagens Nyheter on January 14, 2026, readers shared their views on current events, with a clear focus on US President Donald Trump's statements regarding Greenland. Jens Busch from Sweden suggests that Canada and the 30 European NATO countries immediately send troops to Greenland to counter the threats against the Danish territory. He emphasizes the need for a coordinated alliance response.
Lars Wengrud from Bromma reflects on Sweden's NATO membership, which began after half a century outside the alliance. He argues that it has made the country less secure and forced debt accumulation for defense, while taxes are lowered for high earners. Bror Tegelid from Östersund views the US demands as an attempt to transfer hegemony over Greenland from Denmark. As new members, he notes, Finland and Sweden have little choice but to follow NATO's leadership and adapt to the US role.
Peter Larsen from Rönninge criticizes Danish and Greenlandic ministers for 'crawling' to the White House. He believes the US should travel to Copenhagen for talks instead of Denmark submitting. These voices reflect concerns among Swedish readers about geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, linked to Sweden's recent NATO accession and broader debates on the alliance's future.
