Trump considers military action to acquire Greenland
US President Donald Trump is exploring options to take control of Greenland, including possible military action, according to the White House. The move has sparked warnings from Denmark that such action could destroy the NATO alliance. Trump's interest in Greenland follows the US military’s recent seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Both US allies and lawmakers are voicing strong opposition to any military-backed expansionism.
What we know
- The White House said Donald Trump is discussing a range of options to acquire Greenland, with military action on the table.
- Denmark warned that taking Greenland by force could end NATO and 80 years of close transatlantic security ties.
- Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen insisted the island is not for sale and only its residents should decide its future.
- US lawmakers from both parties, including Mike Johnson and Jerry Moran, criticized the idea of military action against Greenland.
- Leaders from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain joined Denmark in defending the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
