Flag Removal at US Embassy Stirs Outrage, Deepens US-Denmark Rift
Tensions between the U.S. and Denmark escalated after security officers at the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen removed 44 Danish flags placed to honor fallen soldiers in Afghanistan. The removal of the flags, which coincided with President Trump’s remarks about NATO allies’ contributions in Afghanistan, sparked outrage and led to a swift response from Danish citizens who placed hundreds of additional flags. Following the incident, U.S. officials stated the flags were returned and would remain in place, while also citing a “general rule” for the removal of flags and banners left by demonstrators. The Danish Veteran Association criticized the embassy’s actions, and the incident reflects a strain in the long-standing relationship between the two countries.
John Q. Hosedrinker