© 2026 WEKU
Lexington's Choice for NPR
Support WEKU!
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
We are in the homestretch of the 1850 Campaign! 1850 new supporters donating at least $10 a month to offset federal funding cuts. We now have 338 to go! Click here to join the campaign and support WEKU!

Former U.S. ambassador to Denmark talks about Trump's desire to take over Greenland

By A Martínez
Published January 14, 2026 at 4:48 AM EST

NPR's A Martinez asks Rufus Gifford, who served as U.S. ambassador to Denmark under the Obama administration, about President Trump's aspirations to take control of Greenland.

Copyright 2026 NPR
NPR News
A Martínez
A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.
Support nonprofit, fact-based public service journalism
WEKU depends on support from those who view and listen to our content. There's no paywall here. Please support WEKU with your donation.
Contribute now
Related Content