Lars Løkke Rasmussen

Lars Løkke Rasmussen's Davos experience was defined by a single issue that thrust him into global headlines: defending Danish sovereignty over Greenland against President Trump's stated acquisition interest. His coverage timeline tells the story - minimal presence early in the week, then an explosion of 1,287 quotes across January 21-22 as the Greenland confrontation reached its peak.

Rasmussen walked a diplomatic tightrope that earned him overwhelmingly positive press. He categorically rejected negotiations on Greenland's transfer while simultaneously emphasizing Denmark's commitment to NATO and Arctic security cooperation. His acknowledgment that discussions would focus on "security, security, and security" signaled willingness to address American concerns without ceding sovereignty.

The sentiment data reveals how effectively he managed the crisis. At 85.9% positive and just 1.3% negative, Rasmussen achieved one of the best press outcomes among world leaders. International media largely framed him as a steady diplomat facing unreasonable pressure rather than as an obstacle to American interests.

His quote that "the day ended better than it started" to POLITICO captured the relief after tense exchanges with Trump administration officials. Danish domestic media covered him intensively, but the story achieved global reach through outlets from Deutsche Welle to Swedish and Austrian publications, reflecting how the Greenland controversy transcended regional interests to become a defining Davos moment.