Greek opposition jabs ruling party over reported threats from Trump’s envoy

ATHENS — Greek opposition parties are pressing the government to clarify whether Donald Trump’s ambassador threatened a minister to cajole him into line with U.S. energy policies. “Three days after the Wall Street Journal article the Greek government has so far, beyond vague references, declined to deny or confirm the allegations made,” Harry Tzimitras, head of foreign affairs for the left-wing Elas party, told POLITICO on Tuesday. “It is a very serious issue and it must be addressed immediately without delay.” According to the Journal report , U.S.